A rock was stuck in the jaw crusher. EE entered the crusher to break the rock free. The area couldn't be reached with the breaker arm. As the rock broke free it rolled on another rock & struck his knee. He was able to get out & just complained of a bruised knee. After tool clean up the supervisor asked to see the knee & recommended he go to the hospital to check it out.
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April 7, 2010
IL · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
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Kimaterials Inc · Struck by rolling or sliding object
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