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273,193
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2000–2026
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May 22, 2013 KY · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
TUG RIVER SAND · Fall from machine

Getting ready get on loader got to the third step foot slipped off fell off on ground

June 17, 2010 KY · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand HANDLING OF MATERIALS
TUG RIVER SAND · Struck by flying object

Cable on dredge snapped causing left index finger just past the finger nail to be cut off.

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