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2000–2026
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February 5, 2008 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator ELECTRICAL
Blue Diamond Coal Co · Flash burns (electric)

Removing cables from batteries and cable grounded & flashed an arc and burned his right hand.

September 5, 2006 KY · Coal electrician, lineman ELECTRICAL
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Flash burns (electric)

An electric meter blew up while ee was troubleshooting a tram breaker and burned his hands. Started missing work 9/6/2006.

October 13, 2001 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator ELECTRICAL
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Flash burns (electric)

EE WAS BURNED ON BACK OF LEFT HAND FROM A GROUNDED CABLE THAT FLASHED UP NEAR HIM.

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