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Years on record: 1983–2026
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June 4, 1984 LA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Pontchartrain Dredging Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STEPPED OUT OF ENGINE ROOM SIDE DOOR ONTO PORT SIDE DOCK AT THE TIME THE LINE SECURING THE BARGE TO THE DREDGE BROKE THE END OF THE LINE STRUCK HIM ON THE RIGHT LEG

June 2, 1984 LA · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand POWERED HAULAGE

Pontchartrain Dredging Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

MATERIAL BARGE WAS MOVING BACK ALONG DREDGE WHEN LINE SLIPPED OFF OF LEVEL ON BARGE. LINE HIT EMPLOYEE ON LEFT KNEE KNOCKING HIM TO THE DECK. HELANDED ON HIS RIGHT HAND & ARM

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