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February 17, 1987 IA · Coal gathering arm loader operator, loading machine operator, joy loader operator ELECTRICAL
Superior Coal Company · Flash burns (electric)

EMPL RESTING AR4 ON CANOPY NEAR TRAILING CABLE.DAMAGED OR DEFECTIVE SPLICE FIRED AND BURN EMPL ON LEFT ARM.

May 6, 1986 IA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech ELECTRICAL
Superior Coal Company · Contact with electrical current

MOVING CABLE OU7 OF SHUTTLE CAR ROADWAY WHEN IT SHORTED.

April 23, 1985 IA · Coal cutting machine operator, ripper, universal operator ELECTRICAL
Superior Coal Company · Flash burns (electric)

EMPLOYEE WAS MOVING CABLE OUT OF ROADWAY WHEN A DAMAGED AREA SHORTED CAUSING AN ELECTRICAL FLASH NEAR LEFT HAND

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