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August 5, 1991 KY · Coal electrician, lineman ELECTRICAL
Ganna Coal Company Inc · Flash burns (electric)

EE WAS WORKING ON PANEL ON 14-4 MINER. HE SET UP THE BREAKER AND THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL FLASH IT BURN HIS EYES.

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