Diamond B Drude PitMetal/Nonmetal

Cat 325 Trac Hoe operated by an EE was attempting to hook up a pontoon to be moved and when swung the bucket a few inches and struck the top of IE's hard hat as EE was bent over preparing to hook up the lifting strap.

Employee opened the right door of dredge cabin to inspect the dredge pump. The tailpipe that is connected to a 90 degrees elbow with a rubber sleeve blew apart spraying pressurized material on the door which contacted the employee on his right side, causing soreness.

The chain supporting the lower unit came unhooked allowing the lower unit to fall. The lower unit struck the employee on the right leg fracturing the femur.