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July 17, 2002 WV · Coal gathering arm loader operator, loading machine operator, joy loader operator ELECTRICAL
Energy Plus Inc · Flash burns (electric)

COAL HAULER OPERATOR WENT TO CHANGE BATTERIES AND PLUGGED JUMPER CABLE TO FIRST SET OF BATTERIES FIRST AND WHEN HE PLUGGED THE OTHER END UP IT WENT TO GROUND IN HAULER END OF PLUG AND BLEW UP IN HIS FACE.

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