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September 27, 1999 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler ELECTRICAL
Brushy Creek Coal Company · Flash burns (electric)

HE WAS PLUGGING IN A GOLF CART CHARGER. THE CART WOULD NOT CHARGE HE WAS CHECK A SPLICE IN THE CABLE WHEN IT FLASHED AND BURNT HIS HAND.

March 21, 1997 IL · Coal electrician, lineman ELECTRICAL
Brushy Creek Coal Company · Flash burns (electric)

REMOVING RECEPTACLE OFF POWER CENTER, WITH BREAKER OFF, IT FLASHED AND BURNT HAND.

October 15, 1994 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech ELECTRICAL
Brushy Creek Coal Company · Contact with hot objects or substances

HE GOT A RING ACROSS ELEC. POWER LEADS ON A GOLF CART AND THE RING HEATED UP BURNING HIS FINGERS.

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