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March 13, 1984 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman ELECTRICAL
Blue Diamond Mining Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EMP WAS LOADING SUPPLIES ONTO SUPPLY CAR USING A WRENCH ON A SUPPLY TRUCK EMP WAS HOLDING CHAIN THAT WAS TOUCHING THE GROUND WHEN HE TOUCHED THE WENCH HE RECEIVED ELECTRICAL SHOCK THAT CAUSD HIM TO FALL AGAINST SUPPLY CAR INJURING HIS BACK ELEC SHOCK BELIEVED TO HAVE BEEN CAUSED BY BELT TIE OFF JACK APPROX 30 FT INSIDE PORTAL THAT HAD FALLEN AGAINST TROLLEY WIRE

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