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July 12, 2022 IN · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rock Creek Stone Quarry · Struck by falling object

EE was removing a bucket tilt pin from a payloader. EE did not have the equipment's components blocked from motion. When removing the pin the hydraulic tilt components dropped, smashing EE's hand, causing several cuts on EE's fingers needing stitches. No broken bones, or surgery was needed. Employee was back to work the next day.

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