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February 8, 2013 LA · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Diamond B Construction Co. LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

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.

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