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January 19, 1989 VA · Coal ELECTRICAL
Kelly Energy Company Inc · Flash burns (electric)

EMPL WAS PUTTING BREAKER IN #3 BELT BOX WIRE WAS L OOSE ON LINE STARTER CAUSING ARC FLASH IN EYE.

June 19, 1988 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech ELECTRICAL
Kelly Energy Company Inc · Flash burns (electric)

REPAIRMAN WAS WORKING ON MINER & CONTACTER SPARKED & BURNT HIS HAND

April 30, 1987 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech ELECTRICAL
Kelly Energy Company Inc · Flash burns (welding)

WELDER CABLE BL9W UP AND CAUSED A BURN TO RIGHT SIDE OF FACE AND RIGHT HAND.

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