The act that covers maritime workers injured or killed on or adjacent to navigable waters of the United States is known as the:

Federal Employees' Compensation Act.

District of Columbia Workers' Compensation Act.

Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act.

Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act.


Answer: Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act.

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