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July 24, 2025 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Coal-Mac MET LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stated EE was helping to strip the red phase lead in the High Line preparing to enter the High Line into the #3 Outby KVA. As EE was stripping the lead EE's knife blade slipped causing a laceration to EE's left thumb. Employee sought medical treatment and received 5 stitches.

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