T D WILLIAMSMetal/Nonmetal

EMPLOYEE WAS TRYING TO REMOVE A ROCK FROM THE TAILGATE OF HIS TRUCK. COMPANY POLICY SAYS YOU NEVER USE YOUR HANDS TO REMOVE MATERIAL FROM THE TAILGATE, HE USED HIS HAND AND THE TAILGATE SHUT ON IT AND BROKE HIS MIDDLE FINGER ON HIS RIGHT HAND.

EE HAD JUST FINISHED TIGHTENING ALL THE CONNECTIONS ON A ROCK BREAKER HE WAS TAKING HIS SECOND LOAD OF TOOLS TO HIS TRUCK. THERE WAS NO ROOM TO TURN AROUND ON THE BREAKER SO HE BACKED UP. HIS SHOES WERE SLICK AND HE FELL OFF AND HIT THE RAIL OF THE SCALPER SCREEN HURTING HIS RT. SIDE.