A longshoreman is injured while unloading a cargo ship at a pier. His benefits are provided by:
Explanation
The Longshore and Harbor Workers Compensation Act is a federal no-fault benefit system for maritime employment on navigable waters and the adjoining piers and terminals, covering loading, unloading, shipbuilding and ship repair. The Jones Act is the wrong fit because it reaches masters and crew members of a vessel, and the Defense Base Act applies to contract work performed overseas for the government.
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