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August 8, 2008 KY · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
IMI-South LLC · Fall onto or against objects

While wiping down the inside walls of the dredge classifier, the EE was sitting on a plank with his feet on the floor. He leaned out to clean the walls surface and his hand (holding a cloth) slipped causing him to fall forward. The over-extension allegedly led to a muscle strain.

December 18, 2007 KY · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
IMI-South LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While stepping from the fore-deck of the M/V Delta Kelly J onto the river bank, the employee injured his right knee. It was a re-injury to an initial knee problem sustained while the employee was serving in the military service.

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