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October 29, 2001 VA · Coal electrician, lineman ELECTRICAL
Corbin Collieries, Inc · Contact with electrical current

DISCONNECT BELOW FAN WOULDN'T STAY IN. EMPLOYEE PULLED DISCONNECTS BACK SIDE OF SHOP-UP ON HILL.THIS KILLED POWER AT FAN DISCONNECTS. WAS INTENDING TO CHANGE FUSE HOLDER. EVIDENTLY STILL POWER ON THE LINE. GOT INTO POWER AND FELL OFF LADDER.

February 2, 2000 VA · Coal electrician, lineman ELECTRICAL
Corbin Collieries, Inc · Flash burns (electric)

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON BATTERIES WHEN THEY GROUNDED OUT SPARKING A FLASH THAT BURNT HIS LEFT HAND AND FLASH BURNING HIS EYES.

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