Struck by falling object
EE (owner) wall of rock fell on him. Broke both legs, feet, broke vertebra, broke right wrist
EE (owner) wall of rock fell on him. Broke both legs, feet, broke vertebra, broke right wrist
Injured employee was putting the track tension cylinder back on the machine along with the track hoe operation. A chain was used to lower the cylinder in place. The chain was connected to the track hoe bucket. The injured ee had his left hand lying on the cylinder. His hand was caught between the bucket and cylinder.
Cleaning machine and went to climb up on the E-7 and hit a hydraulic line with wire showing which punctured his knee. Emergency room doctor said ok - gave prescription for antibiotic. *did not report until 9/15/10
Clear dry day. He was walking down the hill, slipped when gravel gave away, he caught himself with his hand (left).