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Preliminary Report - Fatality #11 - August 09, 2016

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Accident Report: Fatality Reference

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Preliminary Report Overview

The victim was attempting to replace the lift cable pulleys on the chute located at the barge loadout. When the lower portion of the chute unexpectedly fell the lift cable pinned the victim against the chute causing fatal injuries.