Removing bearing housing from crusher while lifting housing out it shifted and struck miners legs causing cuts to both legs. First aid administered on site. Miner transported to emergency room via pickup for further evaluation by doctor. Wound on left leg needed stitches.
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D & B Sand & Gravel Co Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
April 25, 2011
MS · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
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D & B Sand & Gravel Co Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
Employee strained shoulder muscle while removing a clay ball from conveyor belt.
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