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June 12, 1984 KY · Coal electrician, lineman ELECTRICAL
Thacker Energy Corp · Contact with electrical current

HE WAS CHECKING THE POWER AT THE POWER BOX INSIDE AND TOUCHED HIS WATCH AGAINST A HOT LEAD AND SPARKS OVER BURNING HIS HANDS

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