Customer was loading material , wanted to dump some off, removed tailgate pin and ran, but tailgate hit the back of his calf causing a gash in his leg. This is a customer, not an employee. No other information in known.
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Elam Sand & Gravel Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
March 5, 2008
NY · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Elam Sand & Gravel Corp · Struck by falling object
EE was helping to remove a piece of plywood from the bed of the pup trailer. It cames loose and landed on top of his left foot. Possible broken bone in top of foot (swelling).
June 8, 2001
NY · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Elam Sand & Gravel Corp · Struck by falling object
UNLOADING A CONVEYOR FROM A FLATBED TRUCK, THE SAFETY CHAIN CAME UNHOOKED. CONVEYOR FELL ABOUT 4' AND HIT THE FOOT.
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