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August 8, 1991 VA · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner ELECTRICAL
Eastern Coal Company · Flash burns (electric)

INJURED WAS CHECKING A MOTOR AND THE SWITCH BOX EXPLODED.AT THE TIME OF THE EXPLOSION HE RECEIVED ELECTRICAL BURNS TO THE FACE,NECK AND HANDS.

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