The maintenance lead was assisting in retrieving the dredge steering cable anchor out of the water that was attached to the steering cable of the dredge. Rapid movement of the cable laterally made contact at ankle, knocked them off their feet and pinned them to the ground. Bruising of the ankle, scratches and contusion to the skin, ankle and knee sprain(right leg).
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April 6, 2026
LA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
DTM Louisiana Gathering, LLC · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects
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