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3,112
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1983–2026
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July 19, 1996 AR · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
David Steele Dredging · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMP WAS HELPING SWITCH BARGES AND STEPPED FROM EMPTY BARGE TO LOADED BARGE AND FELT A PULL IN HIS BACK. EMP SAID THIS HAPPENED ON 7-11-96 BUT DID NOT REPORT UNTIL 7-19-96. DO NOT KNOW EXTENT O F BACK DAMAGE. POSSIBLE SURGERY REQUIRED. EXPECTING 4 WEEKS OF PHYSICAL THERAPY.

November 11, 1985 AR · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
David Steele Dredging · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE RECEIV9D COMPOUND FRACTURE OF LEFT LEG ON OTHER INJURIES. EMPLOYEE WENT TO REAR OF DREDGE TO RELEASE ANCHER WINCH. WHILE HOLDING BRACK EMPLOYEE RELESED BRAKE BEFORE MOVING WINCH CRA NK WHICH SPUN S7RICKING HIS LEFT LEG.

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