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July 25, 1985 WV · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman ELECTRICAL
Demotto Peerless Coal Company Inc · Flash burns (electric)

BREAKER KICKED, SUBJECT RESET IT, THE THROUGH CABINET INSULATOR WENT TO GROUND CAUSING AN ARC WHICH BURNED LEFT SIDE OF NECK AND RIGHT WRIST.

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