A crewman from the F/V McKenzie rose suffered a head injury Saturday. The incident happened approximately 100 miles west of Coos Bay on the Oregon coast. The Captain of the vessel radioed the Coast Guard for help around 5:30 A.M. A Coast Guard MH-65 Dolphin helicopter airlifted the injured crewman to shore for further evaluation and treatment. The current condition of the 26-year-old crewman is unknown. The facts and circumstances of the incident are unavailable at this time. Crewman are reminded to wear protective equipment such as hard hats and helmets when there is potential for a head injury.
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