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Case study · MSHA Record #220133640050

Barge/Boat/Dredge/Towbarge/Towboat/Leach Operator fatality

December 10, 2013 at 2:45 AM
Dredge IV / Henderson Yard · Hunter Sand & Gravel, LLC. · Henderson County, KY
Investigator narrative
Victim was last observed accessing the stern if barge NBN-611. Shortly after, he was noticed to be missing. Snow was present on the barge. Damage or impairment is unknown at this time.
Record details
Classification
OTHER
Accident type
Drowning
Activity at time
Unknown
Subunit / location
DREDGE
Underground location
NO VALUE FOUND
Mining method
NO VALUE FOUND
Source of injury
WATER
Nature of injury
SUFFOC,SMOK INHILAT,DROWN
Body part affected
BODY SYSTEMS
Total mining experience
0 years
Experience at this mine
0 years
Experience in this job
0 years
Mine type
Surface
Sector
Metal/Non-Metal
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