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July 1, 1997 LA · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Wood Resources LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THERE WERE NO CONTRIBUTING CONDITIONS TO CAUSE THIS ACCIDENT. EE SLIPPED AND HEARD A POP IN THECALF OF HIS LEFT LEG.

September 13, 1996 LA · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand Fatality · SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Wood Resources LLC · Drowning

EE WAS NOT WEARING HIS LIFE JACKET WHEN HE WAS FOUND IN THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER. ALL EQUIPMENT WAS MOORED AT THE BANK. ROUTINE MAINTENANCE WAS BEING PERFORMED. CAUSE IS UNCLEAR WHY HE FELL.

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