Ravalli County CrusherMetal/Nonmetal

Employee was at the crushing plant, unplugging the cone crusher with a pry bar. When the bar came into contact with the rotating mantle he jerked his hand away and hit stationary metal. Went to the dr and has a smashed right 4th finger.

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING THE SKIDSTEER CLEANING OUT MATERIAL FROM UNDER THE BELTS AT THE CRUSHING PLANT. HE HAD A BUCKET LOAD OF FILL RAISED IT TOO HIGH. THE SKIDSTEER ROCKED BACK. HE DROPPED TH E BUCKET DOWN, THUS CAUSING WHIPLASH.