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January 27, 1989 VA · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman ELECTRICAL
Lucky J Coal Company Inc · Flash burns (electric)

EMPLOYEE WAS PUTTING LID BACK ON PANEL BOARD AND OVERLOAD GROUNDED OUT. FLASHING BURNING FACE.

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