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March 12, 2002 TN · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Tinker-Watkins Sand & Gravel Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

WHILE BRINGING THE DREDGE IN TO THE BANK FOR THENIGHT THE SPUD HIT A SAND BAR AND CAUSED THE DREDGE TO STOP SUDDENLY. THE BARGES SHIFTED CAUSING THE CABLES TO SNAP TIGHT. EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO GET AWAY FROM THE TIGHTENING CABLES WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL ON HIS RT. ARM.

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