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1983–2026
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September 26, 1989 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech ELECTRICAL
Jent & Franks Coal Company Inc · Contact with electrical current

FAN QUIT RUNNING, HE WENT OVER TO RESTART FAN, PUSHED START BOTTON ON LINE STARTER, LINE STARTER BLEW UP BURNING HIS LEFT HAND, PART OF LEFT HAND AND PART OF LEFT SHOULDER.

August 30, 1989 KY · Coal scoop car operator ELECTRICAL
Jent & Franks Coal Company Inc · Contact with electrical current

SCOOP DRIVER PLUGGING UP BAT.COUPLING ON SCOOP WHEN LIGHTNING STRUCK SCOOP OR GROUND.

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