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July 30, 1991 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman ELECTRICAL

Mary Helen Coal Company Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

EMPLOYEE WAS ASSISTING ELECTRICIAN IN TROUBLE SHOOTING A BREAKER BOX AS A LOOSE WIRE WAS ENCOUNTERED THE BREAKER EXPLODED SENDING FRAGMENTS INTO EYES & CAUSING BURNS TO EYES

July 30, 1991 KY · Coal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor ELECTRICAL

Mary Helen Coal Company Inc · Contact with electrical current

EMPL WAS VISUALLY EXAMINING CIRCUIT BREAKER. WHILE ENCOUNTERING LOSE WIRE BREAKER EXPLODED SENDING FRAGMENTS INTO EYES & CAUSING BURNS TO FACE & EYES.

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