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Of which fatal: 3,112
Years on record: 1983–2026
Classifications: 20

Scoped to Chafin John C Jr & Arthur B Chafin

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June 27, 1983 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss Fatality · ELECTRICAL

Golden Brook Mining Ltd · Contact with electrical current

SUPPOSED TO BE PATROLLING MINE PROPERTY,DISCOVERED DEAD 7 X-CUTS FROM SURFACE NEAR A DEWATERING PUMP.FOUND SUBMERGED IN 24\\ WATER WITH 440 VOLT POWER CONDUCTOR IN HAND.ENTIRE CABLE WAS REPORT EDLY BURNED TO PALM OF HAND.

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