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July 2, 1995 IL · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand NONPOWERED HAULAGE

Lincoln Sand & Gravel Company · Fall onto or against objects

EE WAS STARTING UP THE BOOSTER PUMP. HIS WORK BOAT WAS DOCKED. HE BEGAN THE FLOATING PUMP. HE RETURNED TO THE BOAT AND WENT OVER THE HANDRAILS AT THE EDGE OF THE PUMP INSTEAD OF GOING THROUGH THE GATE IN THE RAILS. THE BOAT MOVED WHEN HE STEPPED IN AND HE WAS BRUISED WHIL STILL STRADDLING THE RAIL.

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