King Fisher Marine dredge worker killed in Houston Ship Channel

The Houston Chronicle is reporting that an employee of King Fisher Marine Service LP was killed on March 3, 2009 when the crewmembers were moving a dredge in the Houston Ship Channel.

Although reports are preliminary, it appears that the dredge was being moved to a new job site when an accident with machinery aboard the dredge occured.  The investigation is ongoing.

The initial reports from the Harris County Sheriff's Office indicate that the worker was struck by a crane, although company officials deny there was a crane aboard the vessel.

The accident occured near the San Jacinto Monument around 11 a.m.

Hopefully, the U.S. Coast Guard and the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration will investigate and determine the cause of this tragic accident.  Hopefully, King Fisher Marine Service will cooperate fully in the investigation.

Maritime Work is Dangerous

These tragic stories are all too common.  The offshore dredge injury needs to take serious steps to increase the safety standards and requirements for their workers.  Dredge work is dangerous, difficult work.  If the companies don't make employee and public safety their number one priority, it becomes even more dangerous.

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