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August 30, 2023 VA · Coal electrician, lineman ELECTRICAL
The Black Diamond Company · Flash burns (electric)

An electrician was troubleshooting and checking connections on the #1 Magnetic Separator circuit breaker. A screwdriver EE was using came in contact with energized leads causing an arc that resulted in first degree burns to EE's neck and right hand and second degree burns to EE's left hand.

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