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January 7, 1987 SC · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand Fatality · SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

EMPLOYEE WAS TR2ING TO DISCHARGE HOSE BEFORE HIS HELPERS GOT THERE BY SITTING ON ONE PART OF THE HOSE AND APPARNETLY SLIPPED OFF AND DROWNED

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