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June 25, 1998 IL · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand STRIKING OR BUMPING
Lawrence Gravel Inc · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS LEAVING DREDGE AT END OF HIS SHIFT WHEN OUTBOARD MOTOR ON WORK BOAT DIED. INSTEAD OF EE WAITING FOR CO-EE TO COME & GET HIM IN SECOND BOAT, HE WENT ON THE OUTSIDE OF HANDRAILING & PROC EEDED TO PUSH BOAT TOWARDS BANK USING PIPELINE WHEN HE GOT BACK INSIDE OF HANDRAILING HE FAILEDTO DUCK & CUT HIS HEAD ON ROOF OF WORK BOAT

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