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November 3, 1988 KY · Coal cutting machine operator, ripper, universal operator ELECTRICAL
Jean & Mary Coal Company Inc · Contact with electrical current

ROOF BOLTER WAS DOWN I WNET & KNOCKED BREAKER & PULLED OUT CATHEAD & CHECKED IT & PLUGGED IT UP & TURNED BREAKER ON & IT THREW FIRE OUT.

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