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March 5, 1991 KY · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer ELECTRICAL
Lynx Coal Company Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

EMPLOYEE WAS PLUGGING WELDER INTO ELECTRICAL OUTLET. FIRE SHOT OUT THE OUTLET CATCHING THE EMPLOYEE'S RIGHT HAND ON FIRE.

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