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02.09.2012

Falling boom section injures one

A construction worker was injured by falling lattice boom section on Saturday in Salem, Massachusetts

Workers were loading the boom section onto a trailer when it is said to have rolled off and injured the man. He was conscious, alert and talking when emergency services arrived, they took him to hospital and he was later released.

The boom was being loaded by employees of North Shore Marine, following the
completion of a new building.
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The scene after the incident


Kevin Pelletier, owner of North Shore Marine, said: “All my guys are OSHA trained and certified. We put a lot of emphasis on safety, everyone working with us is family and friends.”

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