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October 26, 1983 WV · Coal electrician, lineman ELECTRICAL
Crystal River Coal Company Inc · Contact with electrical current

VICTIM WAS WORKING ON A BELT STARTER AND CAME IN CONTACT WITH AN ENERGIZED WIRE CAUSING BURNS TO BOTH HANDS

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