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January 14, 1998 MO · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand HANDLING OF MATERIALS
S & G Sand & Gravel Inc · Struck by rolling or sliding object

WHIL PLACING DREDGE PIPE ON PONTOONS, EE RELEASED LIFT CHAINS FROM PIPE BEFORE SECURING IT TO PONTOONS. WHEN EE STEPPED TO SIDE OF PONTOON, THE PIPE ROLLED OFF ONTO LEFT LOWER LEG, BREAKING IT . SIMPLE FRACTURE TO BONE.

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