EE had raised empty box on dump truck and released tailgate. Tailgate did not property released so ee attempted to manually release tailgate when got fingers pinched between tailgate and tailgate spreader chain. Contact resulted in lacerations to left hand index and middle fingers which required stitches. EE was treated at local hospital and released.
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June 14, 2016
IA · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
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Paul Niemann Construction Company, Inc. · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
June 18, 2007
IA · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
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Paul Niemann Construction Company, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Employee was attempting to climb up the steps into his loader. His right foot got wedged between steps as he grabbed a hold of the handrails and pulled himself up. This put pressure on right leg & lower back.
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