July 6, 2001
NY · Metal/Non-Metal
backhoe operator, trackhoe operator, crane operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Unknown operator · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INDIVIDUAL WAS ATTEMPTING TO ATTACH A CHUTE TO THE SCREENING PLANT. THE CHUTE MOVED IN THE DIRECTION OF EMPLOYEE. HE JUMPED FROM THE WORKING PLATFORM AND HIS LEG CAME INTO CONTACT WITH ONE OF THE CHUTES ADJUSTING CHAINS. THE CHAIN WRAPPED AROUND HIS LEG CAUSING THE INJURY.