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January 15, 1990 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider ELECTRICAL

Carbon Coal Inc · Contact with electrical current

VICTIM ATTEMPTED TO PUSH RESET BUTTON ON BELT STARTER USING A 60 PENNY NAIL EITHER MISSING RESET AND TOUCHING 480 VOLT LINE OR PUTTING NAIL DIRECTLY ON 480 VOLT.THIS CAUSED ELECTRICAL SHOCK.VI CTIM WAS TRANSPORTED TO HOSPITAL AND RELEASED AFTER EXAM BY EMERGENCY ROOM AT PAUL B HALL HOSPITAL.

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