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December 9, 1991 WV · Coal electrician, lineman ELECTRICAL
Mountain Minerals Inc · Flash burns (electric)

VICTIM FAILED TO DISENGAGE BATTERY TERMINAL WHILE WORKING ON THE PLUG. HE THEN CAUSED THE POWER LEAD TO GROUND AGAINST THE FRAME GROUND OF PLUG CAUSING A STRONG ELECTRICAL ARC- BURNING BLISTER S IN PALM OF HAND.

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