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Years on record
2000–2026
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March 30, 2012 AL · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator ELECTRICAL
Warrior Investment Company Inc · Flash burns (electric)

Prep plant lost power.Plant operator(certified electrician)found the breaker tripped at main transformer on top floor of plant.He checked area,phase monitor,etc.and reset breaker.As he was closing door, an electrical flash occurred causing slight and severe burns to left hand; slight burns to left side of face and neck; and right hand.(Locking pin fell from door onto power phase).

August 6, 2007 AL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech ELECTRICAL
Warrior Investment Company Inc · Flash burns (electric)

EE was re-setting a breaker. An electrical flash occurred causing burns to his upper chest, face, and left side of his head.

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