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April 27, 1994 KY · Coal assistant mine foreman, assistant mine manager ELECTRICAL
Anderson Brothers Llc · Struck by flying object

INJURED WA SCLOSING SWITCH A 480 VAC 200 AMP SWITHC BOX, SUPPLY POWER TO 100 HP FAN MOTOR CIRCUIT, WHEN A SHORT CUIRCUIT OCCURED IN SWITCH BOX, EJECTIN GMETAL FROM THE ENCLOSURE, CAUSING A LAC ERATION TO THE UNDERSIDE OF THE CHIN.

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