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Replacing screens and breaker plates on PA Crusher. The hoisted cradle assembly fell free from the swivel pin bolt Holding it in a raised position. The hex nut came off of the bolt threads. The assembly fell onto the arms of the employee.
EE STRAINED RIGHT SHOULDER WHILE MOVING BREAKER PLATES FOR COAL CRUSHER EQUIPMENT. THESE PLATES WEIGHT APPROX. 200 LBS.
WHILE TRYING TO MOVE A NEW ROLL OF CONVEYOR BELTING INTO PLACE, AN EMPLOYEE FELT PAIN IN HIS GROIN WHEN HE AND (3) OTHER EMPLOYEES WERE PULLING AND SLIDING THE BELT ACROSS A GRATED FLOOR AREA.
EE WAS REMOVING THE SCALPING SCREEN DRIVE SIDE SUPPORT AND BEARING. THE SUPPORT HOUSING DISLODGED AND HIT EE ON THE RIGHT ARM AND LARGE TOE ON LEFT FOOT. EE MOVED QUICKLY TO GET OUT OF THE WAY AND STRAINED MUSCLES IN LOWER BACK AREA.