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1983–2026
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May 8, 1986 UT · Coal electrician, lineman ELECTRICAL
Kaiser Coal Corp · Flash burns (electric)

EMP ALLEGES HE 4AS TURNING A CONTROL BOX ON AND IT BLEW UP CAUSING FLASH BURNS

March 6, 1986 UT · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) ELECTRICAL
Kaiser Coal Corp · Flash burns (electric)

EMPLOYEE ALLEGE8 HE WAS OPERATING MOTOR HE WENT THROUGH A CUTOFF SWITCH WHICH CAUSED A LARGE ARC BURNING HIS EYES (FLASH BURNS)

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