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August 25, 2006 AR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
CertainTeed Gypsum Manufacturing Inc · Struck by falling object

EE was changing C-1 belt in the primary crusher pit. He attached a 1.5 ton chain hoist to a I beam to raise the new belt. The hook on the chain hoist was positioned on the I beam at an angle. When the mechanic pulled the slack out of the hoist, the head of the hoist turned allowing hoist to fall hitting EE in head & face. He sustained 2 cuts on upper lip requiring 5 sutures.

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