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July 26, 1993 WV · Coal welder (shop) ELECTRICAL
Old Dominion Mining Inc · Contact with electrical current

INJURED WAS PREPARING TO WELD A RUT ON BROKEN BELT AND WAS LEANING AGAINST THE LOADER BUCKER. WHEN HE STRUCK AN ARC. HE WAS SHOCKED AND KNOCKED TO THE GROUND. INJURED WAS WET FROM SWEAT WHEN A CCIDENT HAPPENED.

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