Employee was assigned to maintenance work on the dredge and was in the process of replacing a cable when a burr on the cable penetrated the employee's impact resistant gloves, resulting in a laceration to the hand. The employee was transported to a medical facility for treatment. The physician administered six stitches and released the employee to return to full duty.
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May 20, 2026
LA · Metal/Non-Metal
barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand
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Cyber Square, LLC · Struck against stationary object
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