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3,111
Years on record
1983–2026
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October 14, 1993 LA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Louisiana Dredging Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS GRINDING WITH HAND GRINDER ON FRONT FACING STARBOARD ROTARY WASHER. EE WAS WEARING EYE PROTECTION, BUT A SMALL AMOUNT OF FOREIGN MATTER ENTERED HIS RIGHT EYE.

October 14, 1993 LA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Louisiana Dredging Company · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS USING HAND GRINDER ON A PIECE OF METAL. ALTHOUGH EMPLOYEE HAD SAFETY GLASSES ON SOME FOREIGN MATTER ENTERED HIS RIGHT EYE.

September 22, 1993 LA · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand MACHINERY
Louisiana Dredging Company · Contact with hot objects or substances

THE EMPLOYEE WAS BURNING A ROLLER OFF AN INCLINE BELT WHEN A HOT PIECE OF SLAG DROPPED DOWN THE EMPLOYEE'S BOOT.

June 23, 1993 LA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Louisiana Dredging Company · Struck by flying object

EE WAS WELDING AND WHEN HE REMOVED HIS SHIELD SOMETHING FLEW IN HIS EYE.

February 19, 1992 LA · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler MACHINERY
Louisiana Dredging Company · Struck by flying object

WHILE GRINDING SOMETHING FLEW INTO INJURED'S LEFT EYE.

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