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September 14, 1992 MS · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Carrolls Gravel Company · Struck by falling object

WHEN HE HAD STEPPED BACK OUT ON PLATFORM TO LOOSEN FURTHE RAND OR REMOVE COMPLETELY, CHAIN CLAMP THAT SECURES THE 8" ID PIPE TO RUBBER HOSE, THE PIPE SLIPPED FREE. AS THE PIPE FELL IT STRUCK HIS FOUR LITTLE TOES, MASHING AND OR SHEARING THEM OFF. THE PIPE HAS ALWAYS TAKEN EXTREME FORCE TO REMOVE. THIS TIME IT SLIPPED FREE EASILY ADN UNEXPECTLY.

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