If you were around in New Orleans in the 1970s, the vibrant port city was teeming with longshoreman offloading and uploading cargo on the docks, and when on leave, drinking in the Decatur Street riverside bars.
Where have all the longshoreman jobs gone?
Maritime work can easily lead to a head injury
Offshore work of all kinds usually presents workers with constant dangers, from risk of drowning to injuries common when working with heavy machinery. For many people who make a living on the water, these risks are simply part of the job, which is never completely safe. However, when an employee suffers an injury on the job, it is important for them to receive proper medical care as soon as possible to avoid unnecessary suffering and to ensure that a small injury does not become a serious threat.
