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December 27, 1991 KY · Coal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand OTHER
Ashland Materials Inc · Struck by flying object

EMPL STEPPING UP ON TRI TIE PLATFORM.STEPPED UNDER BARGE CABLE,IT SUDDENLY BROKE.EMPL STRUCK IN FACE AND CHEST BY RECOILING CABLE.EMPL SUFFERED MINOR ABRASIONS ON FACE AND SMALL CONTUSION ON C HEST.

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