June 20, 1997
MO · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
Fatality · HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
K R Wilson Contracting Inc · Struck by falling object
EMP WAS REPLACING REAR TIRE ON 988A CAT WHEEL LOADER. FENDER WAS HELD IN UPRIGHT POSITION WITH CAHIN COME A LONG. APPARENTLY CONE A LONG BROKE LETTING FENDER FALL AND FENDER STRIKING EMP ON TH E HEAD.