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July 8, 2016 KY · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hunter Sand & Gravel, LLC. · Struck against stationary object

While attempting to dislodge a short length of barge rope impeding the dredge pump, the victim's hand slipped, and EE sustained a cut to left middle finger when it came against the pump wear plate edge. The resulting laceration required three sutures, and the employee was placed on restricted duty until 07/18/2016 to keep injury clean and dry.

June 28, 2014 KY · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hunter Sand & Gravel, LLC. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Victim was performing normal tasks (hosing decks, positioning barges, testing sand samples, etc.) When he began to experience lower back discomfort.

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