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April 2, 1991 TN · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner ELECTRICAL
Kellys Creek Resources Inc · Flash burns (electric)

I WAS MEASURING HOLES IN BREAKER BOX OUTSIDE WITH MEASURING TAPE TO INSTALL PLEXIGLASS IN OPENING.AFTER MEASURING OPENING I PUSHED BUTTON TO REWIND TAPE.WHEN THE END WENT INTO THE OPENING HITT ING THE HOT POLE CAUSING IT TO FLASH BURNING MY 4 LEFT FINGERS AND BOTTOM OF WRIST AND FOREARM.

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