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January 12, 2018 TX · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand OTHER
Dickie Carr Sand & Gravel Inc. · Unclassified, insufficient data

Employee was noticed by another employee laying on deck of portable floating dredge. 911 Emergency services was immediately contacted. Dredge was pulled to shore by tether to assist emergency services personnel. Employee was found to be deceased.

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