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February 15, 2025 KY · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pine Bluff Materials Co LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Associate was placing a spud pin in the spud when left pinky finger became injured. Associate Received a Transverse Fracture to the left pinky finger. Associate treated and released.

January 14, 2022 KY · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pine Bluff Materials Co LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee cut by sharp metal pipe. The crew was installing a safety mid-rail on a walkway when the associate was struck by the sharp end of a 1 1/4 pipe. The Pipe contacted the right hand between the thumb and index finger causing a laceration the injury required other than first aid.

November 6, 2018 KY · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pine Bluff Materials Co LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Associate was removing driftwood from between barges and dock string

March 30, 2017 KY · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pine Bluff Materials Co LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE was attempting to remove a line used to secure barge on dredge. The line had become fouled during normal operation. EE attempted to jerk the line free with right hand when the injury happened in the right shoulder area. Management was notified and arrangements were made for a medical evaluation.

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