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July 19, 1996 AR · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

David Steele Dredging · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMP WAS HELPING SWITCH BARGES AND STEPPED FROM EMPTY BARGE TO LOADED BARGE AND FELT A PULL IN HIS BACK. EMP SAID THIS HAPPENED ON 7-11-96 BUT DID NOT REPORT UNTIL 7-19-96. DO NOT KNOW EXTENT O F BACK DAMAGE. POSSIBLE SURGERY REQUIRED. EXPECTING 4 WEEKS OF PHYSICAL THERAPY.

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