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June 3, 1987 VA · Coal drill operator ELECTRICAL
J K & G Coal Company · Flash burns (electric)

EMPLOYEE TRYING3TO CRANK PUMP CABLE WAS LOOSE REACHED DOWN TO TIGHTEN CABLE ONTO BATTERY IT SPARKED AND BLEW UP IN FACE

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