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1983–2026
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August 14, 1998 WV · Coal electrician, lineman ELECTRICAL
Cedar Point Mining Inc · Flash burns (electric)

THE EE STATED HE WAS PUTTING A BREAKER IN, WHEN IT FLASHED OUT OF THE SIDE. THE FLAME FROM THE BREAKER CAUSED A BURN TO HIS LEFT HAND.

March 21, 1996 WV · Coal electrician, lineman ELECTRICAL
Cedar Point Mining Inc · Flash burns (electric)

THE EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS PUTTING A BREAKER IN AT THE POWER POINT CENTER. THE BREAKER CAME BACK OUT WITH A BRIGHT FLASH. HE STATED THE FLASH CAUSED AN INJURY TO HIS EYES.

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