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January 12, 1988 WV · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner ELECTRICAL
Bulldog Mining Inc · Struck by flying object

CONTROL TRANSFO9MER GROUNDED POWER SUPPLY CAUSING ARC INSIDE BOX.ARC BLEW LID ON BOX OPEN STRIKING EMPL ON CHIN.

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