WARD, Judge.
This appeal arises from a negligence claim against the owner of a vessel based on Section 905(b) of the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act, 33 U.S.C. Sec. 901 et seq. On August 7, 1980, Nathaniel Christoff, a welder, was injured when he fell through a hole in the deck of a barge, while he was employed by Bergeron Industries, Inc., the owner of the barge.
Christoff filed suit against Bergeron on...
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