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April 14, 2014 NE · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand MACHINERY
Paulsen Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Dredge operator was releasing the brake on the positioning winch, as the pressure was transferred to the winch handle he lost his grip and the winch handle came back around striking his hand. The supervisor took employee to the clinic and treated for swelling. On 04/16/14 employee was examined and it was determined that he has broken a bone in his index finger on right hand.

September 15, 2009 NE · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand MACHINERY
Paulsen Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The retaining clip slipped off of the winch causing the winch handle to spin free hitting the miner in the right hand fracturing his little finger.

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