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November 2, 1999 KS · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand OTHER
Associated Material & Supply Co Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE THE EE WHO WAS INJURED HAD PLACED THE CRANK HANDLE IN THE WINCH ON THE DREDGE WITHOUT MAKING SURE THE LOOK WAS IN PLACE. THE WIND MOVED THE DREDGE ENOUGHT TO MAKE THE WEINCH SPIN. THE CRANK HANDLE HIT EE AND BROKE HIS ARM.

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