Injury was @ Smith pit EE was removing a back plate from the Jaw Crusher to remove material that had accumulated in the belt area after replacing the drive belt which had broke. The back plate fell on EE's right wrist. Catching it on the tail pulley assembly, hurting his right wrist. All lock out and tag out procedures were followed.
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August 1, 2006
CO · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
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Asphalt Constructors Inc · Struck by falling object
Asphalt Constructors Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
CONVEYOR HAD BEEN KNOCKED OFF STAND BY EE; EE WAS RESETTING CONVEYOR ONTO STAND WHEN CHAIN SLIPPED PINCHING 1ST & 2ND FINGERS BETWEEN CONVEYOR & STAND.
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