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August 3, 2007 WV · Coal electrician, lineman ELECTRICAL
Kepler Processing Company LLC · Contact with electrical current

The alleged accident occurred when injured was kneeling by breaker box for primary washer and placed his forearm on top of breaker box door. Injured began shaking and could not respond. He was unconscious for approximately 10 minutes and was transported to hospital where he was treated for electric shock & burns to right hand.

June 7, 2005 WV · Coal welder (shop) ELECTRICAL
Kepler Processing Company LLC · Contact with electrical current

Injured claims to have been welding patch on coal chute, when he felt electrical shock & also received burns to neck area at this time.

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