A dock worker on the Panamanian cargo vessel Ma Altair was killed when a cable snapped and threw him through the air.  Witnesses say that the 54 year old worker was struck on his right side by a 1-1/2 inch cable being used to unload steel products.  
Authorities were notified at 8:10 am CDT (1310 UTC).  The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
Snapped cables are a significant occupational hazard, capable of maiming and dismembering people nearby.  Equipment struck by cables snapping under load is often destroyed.
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Dock worker killed by snapped cable