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November 7, 2006 SC · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Foster Dixiana Corporation · Struck against a moving object

Employee was attempting to repair broken swing cable on dredge. Operator, co-worker and EE were in service boat when wall in front of dredge fell in water, causing wave to rock boat, throwing him on his back across rear bench of boat.

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