June 6, 2011
IA · Metal/Non-Metal
barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand
MACHINERY
Manatts Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Dredge pipeline was plugged, EE turned on the booster pump to clear the line. The EE was standing next to the plastic pipeline when it came apart. The pipeline hit the EE slamming him into the I-Beam on the booster framework. The EE had his leg broken in 3 places and his ankle bone was crushed.