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273,095
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2000–2026
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December 18, 2003 MO · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman MACHINERY
Leo Journagan Construction Company Inc · Struck by falling object

WORKER WAS DRILLING OVERHEAD TO SET A DOOR. A METAL SHAVING FROM THE DRILLING FELL ON HIS FACE & GOT UNDER HIS SAFETY GLASSES & INTO HIS RT. EYE.

July 25, 2002 MO · Metal/Non-Metal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator, crane operator MACHINERY
Leo Journagan Construction Company Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

WORKER WAS APPARENTLY TRYING TO RE-ESTABLISH PRIME ON THE PUMP BY FILLING THE CLEAN-OUT CAVITY WITH WATER. IT APPEARS AS THOUGH WHEN HE LOOSENED THE FIRST BOLT ON THE CLEAN-OUT CAVITY COVER, HOT WATER SPEWED FROM THE CAVITY ONTO HIS FOREARMS, THIGHS AND LOWER FRONT TORSO.

February 14, 2002 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Leo Journagan Construction Company Inc · Struck by falling object

WHILE USING BOBCAT TO REMOVE BUILT UP MATERIAL FROM UNDER CRUSHER A SOFTBALL SIZE ROCK FELL FROM CRUSHER HITTING MINER ON RIGHT THIGH.

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