The crew was changing an anchor wire on the Dredge IV when the load shifted unexpectedly. The shift causing the lifting equipment to become taut thus causing a recoil action on the chain. The associate was struck in the lower portion of the facial area. The associate received a small cut on the left cheek and lower lip.
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May 1, 2017
KY · Metal/Non-Metal
barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Pine Bluff Materials Co LLC · Struck by flying object
Pine Bluff Materials Co LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
Employee was using a metal break to bend aluminum to cover doors and windows on the office building. While bending the last piece he was adjusting the metal with his free hand. When pulling down the bend I caught his left pinkie.
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