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April 20, 2018 SC · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Chapman Grading & Concrete Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Two people were tightening a bolt on a pipe flange. One used a ratchet and the other a wrench to hold the head of the bolt. When one tightened the ratchet, the wrench holding the head of the bolt twisted down against a flange and pinched the fingertip of the middle finger on the right hand. There was no nail damage.

April 25, 2012 SC · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Chapman Grading & Concrete Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While sand barge was on the bank, branches were pushing on safety railing. When freed, branches hit right eye.

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