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April 16, 1997 LA · Metal/Non-Metal master mechanic, foreman, supervisor FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
Baroid-Division/Dresser Industries Inc · Struck by falling object

EE PLACED A TRANSMISSION JACK UNDER THE LOWER GEAR HOUSING OF #1 MILL TO REMOVE IT FORM THE MILL. THE JACK WAS PLACED UNDER THE COUPLING FLANGE ATTACHED TO THE GEAR HOUSING SHAFT. EE MOVED THE HOUSING TO CHECK TO SEE IF IT WAS IN PLACE. HE THEN TURNED TO DO SOMETHING ELSE. THE COUPLING END ROLLED OFF THE JACK PINNING HIS LEG TEMPORARILY.

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