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1983–2026
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February 4, 1991 IN · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Wheeler Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPL WAS UNLOADING 1/4"X8"X8' FLAT STEEL SLIPPED FROM HAND & FELL ON L GREAT TOE CAUSING FRACTURE OF TOE.

August 16, 1990 IN · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Wheeler Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WORKING ON BOAT REPAIR MOVED BOAT AND INJURY OCCURRED.WHEN MOVED BOAT AND TWISTED WRONG-BACK INJURY OCCURRED.

June 7, 1988 IN · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Wheeler Corp · Struck against stationary object

HE WAS ADJUSTING CRUSHE WHEN HE FINISHED HE WAS GETTING DOWN FROM CRUSHER SUPPORT WALL HOLDING ON TO SAFETY GUARD & CAUGHT HIS RING ON LEFT HAND RING FINGER #4 & CUT HIS FINGER.

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