A man was injured in an accident involving a barge on the Ohio River on Tuesday, March 7, 2023. The accident occurred near the Marathon Petroleum refinery in貓tailed.
A man has been taken to a local hospital following a barge accident on the Ohio River.
Ohio River Barge Accident Injures Man
The accident occurred around 11:30 a.m. Tuesday near the Marathon Petroleum refinery in Catlettsburg, Kentucky.
According to the Boyd County Sheriff's Department, a barge was being unloaded when a cable snapped, causing a load of steel to fall onto a worker.
The worker was taken to King's Daughters Medical Center in Ashland with non-life-threatening injuries.
"The safety of our employees and contractors is our top priority," Marathon Petroleum said in a statement. "We are investigating the incident and taking all necessary steps to ensure that our operations are safe."
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is investigating the accident.
This is the second barge accident on the Ohio River in less than a month. On February 13, a barge carrying coal sank near Huntington, West Virginia.
The cause of that accident is still under investigation.
The Ohio River is a major waterway for the transportation of goods, including coal, oil, and chemicals.
Barge accidents are relatively rare, but they can be deadly.
In 2018, a barge accident on the Mississippi River near New Orleans killed 13 people.
The cause of that accident was determined to be a combination of factors, including a lack of maintenance on the barge and a failure to properly secure the cargo.
The Ohio River is a vital waterway for the transportation of goods, and barge accidents can have a significant impact on the economy.
In addition to the loss of life and property, barge accidents can also cause environmental damage.
The Ohio River is home to a variety of fish and wildlife, and barge accidents can release pollutants into the water that can harm these animals.
Barge accidents can also damage navigation channels, which can make it difficult for other boats to pass through.
The Ohio River is a busy waterway, and barge accidents can cause significant delays for other boats.
In addition to the economic and environmental impacts, barge accidents can also have a negative impact on the safety of the public.
Barge accidents can cause debris to be scattered across the river, which can pose a hazard to other boats and swimmers.
Barge accidents can also cause traffic congestion, which can make it difficult for emergency responders to reach their destination.
The Ohio River is a vital waterway for the transportation of goods, but barge accidents can have a significant impact on the economy, the environment, and the safety of the public.
It is important to take all necessary steps to prevent barge accidents from happening.
