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March 31, 1987 KY · Coal electrician, lineman ELECTRICAL

Minquest Inc · Flash burns (electric)

TESTING VOLTAGE3INSIDE PANEL ON LOADER.2 LIVE WIRES TOUCHED CAUSING ARCING FLASH TO EMPL HAND & FACE.

December 2, 1986 KY · Coal clerk, timekeeper, office worker, director of sales ELECTRICAL

Minquest Inc · Contact with electrical current

BELT LINE GOBBE8 OFF EE WAS STARTING/STOPPING STACKER BELT WHICH WAS OVERLOADED WITH COAL. WHILE EE WAS STARTING/STOPPING THE COVER ON SWITCH CAME OFF & EE GOT HAND INTO ELECTRICAL WIRING.

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