DateCityStateEmployerBody PartEvent
2021-10-01Port AllenLaHost TerminalsAbdomen, except internal location of diseases or disordersPedestrian struck by vehicle propelled by another vehicle in nonroadway area
An employee was loading material from a dock onto a barge. A tugboat struck the barge. The employee was knocked off a ladder, hit the side of the barge, and fell into the water. The employee suffered broken ribs and a lacerated liver and was hospitalized.
2021-04-01PhiladelphiaPaMcAllister Towing of Philadelphia, Inc.Wrist(s)Machinery or equipment incident on water vehicle
An employee was using a tugboat to winch the barge. While the employee was winching the barge, the winch handle spun backward and struck the employee's right wrist, resulting in a compound fracture of the wrist.
2018-06-25JacksonvilleFloridaMoran Towing CorporationFinger(s), fingernail(s)Machinery or equipment incident on water vehicle
An employee was repairing an exhaust blower on a tugboat. The blower sucked his hand in, causing the amputation of his left index finger.
2018-02-06San DiegoCaliforniaCurtin Maritime, Corp.Finger(s), fingernail(s)Machinery or equipment incident on water vehicle
An employee was securing a tugboat to a barge when his hand was caught in the rope and bitt, partially amputating the index, middle, and ring fingers.