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June 13, 1988 VA · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rock Branch Coal Corp · Contact with hot objects or substances

INJURED WAS MELTING TAR TO PUT ON BATTERIES WHEN THE TAR SPLATTERED OUT OF CONTAINER ONTO RIGHT HAND.

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