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1983–2026
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April 22, 1986 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech ELECTRICAL
Bcnr Mining Corp · Flash burns (electric)

THE INJURED WAS3CHECKING POWER TO JEEP HEADLIGHT IN FUSE BOX. LOOSE POWER WIRE IN FUSE BOX FELL TO JEEP FRAME CREATING ELECTRICAL ARC CAUSING BURNS TO THE INJURED'S LEFT HAND.

April 16, 1985 PA · Coal electrician, lineman ELECTRICAL
Bcnr Mining Corp · Flash burns (electric)

CHECKING MOTOR STARTER CONTROL UNIT WHEN PROBE OF METER SHORTED OUT CAUSING ARC IN CONTROL CABINET.FLASH CAUSED BURNS TO BACK OF RIGHT HAND.

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