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December 23, 1987 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech ELECTRICAL
Big Star Coal Company · Flash burns (electric)

EMPLOYEE RECEIV9D AN ELECTRICAL FLASH WHICH BURNED HIS RT HAND AND HE WAS HOSPITALIZED FOR OBSERVATION FOR THE NIGHT OF 12-23-87 EMPLOYEE RETURNED TO WORK ON 12-26-87

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