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July 30, 2004 OK · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Fittstone Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING MOVE A CONVEYOR WHICH WAS SUSPENDED BY A CHAIN ON A HOIST IN THE SHOP. THE LIGHTEST END GOT OUT OF CONTROL AND SWUNG AROUND AND HIT EMPLOYEE IN THE LEFT KNEE. THERE WAS NO ROOM FOR HIM TO GET OUT OF THE WAY.

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