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September 19, 2008 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) ELECTRICAL
C & N Mining LLC · Flash burns (electric)

Employee went to de-energize a water pump. He knocked the wrong breaker. Pulled the receptacle out under a load which caused an arc. Flash burned him on hands & neck.

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