TRYING TO MOVE 55 GALLON DRUM OF FUEL TO AN AREA IN WHICH HE COULD FUEL THE PUMP UP. HE WAS OPERATING IN MUD UP TO HIS KNEES AND THE DRUM SLIPPED AND FELL ON HIS LEFT KNEE AND WRIST.
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Showing all 4EE WAS CHANGING OIL ON THE ENGINE OF THE TEREX 4066. HE FAILED TO PUT UP HOOD SAFETY PROP, THE HOOD FELL DOWN ON HIS RIGHT FOREARM. HE LIFTED HOOD OFF HIS ARM, CALLED FOR HELP ON COMMUNICATION RADIO. CO-WORKER RESPONDED TO HELP HIM. SENT INJURED TO UNION HOSPITAL IN TERRE HAUTE WITH ANOTHER CO-WORKER.
WAS LOADING METAL EDGE ON THE WELDING TRUCK AND DROPPED IT ON FOOT.
PICKING ROCK OFF OF BELT STRIKING TO FAR. PULLED MUSCLES IN BACK.