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October 31, 2005 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Jamieson Construction Co. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was loading anfo onto the powder truck when he slipped and fell to the ground.

May 28, 2004 KY · Coal auger operator, auger crew supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Jamieson Construction Company · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was going to tighten fan belt on dozer. He climbed on push arm, his foot slipped and he fell against step hitting his chest. X-ray showed no fracture only indenture in muscle and tissue.

December 11, 2003 KY · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Jamieson Construction Company Inc · Fall from machine

Climbing down from his dozer. Foot slipped and he fell hurting his lower back and right knee.

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