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August 13, 2009 NE · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Ulrich Gravel Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

On dredge there is one hand winch used for moving tail section. The operator went to release winch and the cotter key holding the gear reduce shaft broke sending the handle free and it swung around hitting operator in arm causing a slight gash and bruise on his arm.

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