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March 14, 2003 KY · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss ELECTRICAL
Sister Bear Mining, Inc · Contact with electrical current

WORKER WAS MOVING POWER PULL CABLE LOOSE FROM SPLICE BOX START TO TAKE COVER OF BOX TOOK OUT TWO BOLTS WONT TO TAKE COVER OFF TOP AND GOT AND ELECTRICAL SHOCK.

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