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April 18, 1996 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider ELECTRICAL
Rwj Mining Inc · Flash burns (electric)

THE INJURED WAS TROUBLE SHOOTING THE POWER CENTER WHEN AN ELECTRICAL ARC WAS PRODUCED BURNING HIS RIGHT HAND.

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