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June 2, 1994 WV · Coal electrician, lineman ELECTRICAL
Diablo Coal Company · Flash burns (electric)

UNPLUGGING JUMPER TO MANTRIP CHARGER, PLUG BLEW UP AND BURNED RIGHT HAND.

May 14, 1993 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider ELECTRICAL
Diablo Coal Company · Flash burns (electric)

WHILE RESETTING BREAKER ON BELT HEAD, LEAD BURNT LOOSE AND FLASHED FIRE RESULTING IN BURN TO BACK OF HAND. THIS MAN WAS A CERTIFIED ELECTRICIAN.

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