As clarified by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), employees who are engaged in traditional maritime occupations are covered under the Act, including: Longshore workers Shipbuilders or ship-breakers Ship repairers Harbor construction workers To be covered, it is necessary that the work happens on the navigable waters of the United States or in adjoining areas, including: Terminals Wharves Docks Piers Areas used for the loading and unloading of vessels Some non-maritime employees may also be covered by the LHWCA, depending on whether they perform their work on navigable water and whether their injuries happen there.