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December 29, 2020 MD · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Marshyhope Operations LLC · Struck by falling object

The dredge operator was attempting to change an isolator block on the cylinder for the right spud. The strap broke causing the cylinder to fall on them. EE was pinned until the person who was with them picked up the cylinder and freed them. The strap which was used was not rated for this application.

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