Dredge operator was helping move the dredge from one mining area to another. upon positioning the dredge, the operator spun a ball float so that he could reconnect the float to the shore line. When he did the float pinched is hand between the hull and the float cutting the middle finger of the left hand.
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April 13, 2015
WV · Metal/Non-Metal
barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Letart Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
January 4, 2006
WV · Metal/Non-Metal
assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Letart Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects
Employee was lifting a large steel shaft when he strained his back. He did not seek medical help until 2/24/06.
Letart Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
TRUCK DRIVER WAS LEVELING LOAD ON TRUCK USING HIS FEET & LEGS. HE DID NOT INFORM US OF HIS COMPENSATION CLAIM UNTIL 8/28/03.
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