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August 3, 1993 VA · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner ELECTRICAL
Triple S Coal Company Inc · Flash burns (electric)

INJURED WAS WORKING ON POWER CENTER, INSTALLING A BREAKER WHEN THE BREAKER BLEW UP.

February 8, 1993 VA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider ELECTRICAL
Triple S Coal Company Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

INJURED WAS ATTEMPTING TO RESET BREAKER WHEN THE BREAKER CAUGHT FIRE BURNING THE LEFT HAND

July 9, 1991 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech ELECTRICAL
Triple S Coal Company Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

INJURED WAS CHECKING BATTERIES, ONE BATTERY WAS NOT CHARGING AND HE ATTEMPTED TO TWIST CAT HEAD ON BATTERY WHEN BATTERY BLEW OUT AND BURNT WRIST.

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