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July 30, 1993 VA · Coal electrician, lineman ELECTRICAL
Nbl Coal Company Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

THE FAN MONITON ALARM CAME ON VICTIM AND OWNER OF MINE OPENED OUTSIDE POWER CENTER DOOR TO CHECK AND RESET BREAKER. BREAKER WAS RESET AT THAT POINT EXPLODED.

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