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March 23, 2005 KY · Coal electrician, lineman ELECTRICAL
Woodman Three Mine Company Inc · Flash burns (electric)

Cable got grounded, causing breaker to kick. EE tried to put breaker back in several times, causing a buildup of gas. This caused a phase to phase fault, causing an electrical flash burning left hand.

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