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April 13, 2018 MS · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Salacia Holdings LLC · Struck by falling object

While in the process of lifting the starboards spud to move the location of the dredge, the gantry fell on ee right hand - resulting in a cut across the top of right hand. EE took to be evaluated and had 5 stiches in top of hand - returned to work that afternoon no loss time and reported no breaks or restrictions to work.

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