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January 24, 1989 WV · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator ELECTRICAL
Allegheny Mining Corp · Contact with hot objects or substances

AMP METER HAD SHORTED OUT AGAINST ENGINE OIL LINE AND WHEN THE EMPLOYEE WENT TO CHEAK IT OUT IT CAUGHT FIRE,CAUSING BURNS.

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