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1983–2026
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May 23, 1988 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler ELECTRICAL
International Anthracite Corp · Contact with electrical current

WHILE ASSISTING THE ELECTRICIAN THE METER HE WAS HOLDING BECAME ENERGIZED.

July 7, 1984 PA · Coal electrician, lineman ELECTRICAL
International Anthracite Corp · Contact with electrical current

TROUBLE SHOOTING ON MINE FAN DUE TO LIGHTNING STRIKE THE NIGHT BEFORE I NAME AND I NAME ENERGIZED CIRCUIT TO FAN WHICH IN TURN BLEW OUT 2 OF 3 FUSE ASSUMING ALL FUSES WERE OUT I NAME ENTER CIRCUIT BOX TO LOOK FOR PROBLEM IN TURN TOUCHING ENERGIZED CIRCUIT

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