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July 6, 2004 NC · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

Deck Sand Company Inc · Struck by flying object

Employee was mounting a new recap tire on a rim, when the tire separated on side wall. He had a cut on his head and a fractured left leg.

November 15, 2003 NC · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand MACHINERY

Deck Sand Company Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

THE DREDGE OPERATOR WAS TIGHTENING SHAFT PACKING WITH PUMP RUNNING AND LOOSE CLOTHING GOT CAUGHT IN SHAFT BETWEEN BEARINGS. THE POWER OF THE SHAFT WOUND HIS CLOTHES OFF. HE WAS BURNED ON HIS LEGS TRYING TO FREE HIMSELF, WHICH HE DID. INJURIES WERE NOT SERIOUS ENOUGHT FOR DOCTOR ATTENTION.

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