June 15, 2011
IN · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Elkhart County Gravel, Inc. · Struck against stationary object
Operator was attempting to remove a rock from the feed hopper that was stuck. Operator shut hopper off and then tried to remove it with his bare hands. Operator cut his finger in the process. He bandaged it, then went to the local doctor and received stitches, then returned to work.