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May 1, 2009 TX · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand Fatality · MACHINERY
C & P SAND & GRAVEL, INC. · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Employee was trying to untangle cable while it was still on and rotating. Arm was then caught in spool of winch and torn off body which caused his death.

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