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February 2, 2024 MS · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger POWERED HAULAGE
Arcosa Aggregates Gulf Coast, LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was stepping from a paddle boat being used as a temporary access to get onto the dredge. The boat shifted in the water as they were stepping onto the dredge. EE pulled the boat back with right leg, felt their knee pop, lost balance, and fell onto their knee. The dredge was inoperable and staged close to the bank. The boat was located between the bank and the dredge.

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