EE was using a sleever bar to line up a bolt hole for a brace in a truss that was set on the ground. While attempting to put a bolt in the other end, standing on a clip about 26" off the ground, his foot slipped causing him to fall against the sleever bar.
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March 7, 2008
WV · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Rawl Sales & Processing Company Inc · Fall onto or against objects
March 23, 2004
WV · Coal
prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Rawl Sales & Processing Company Inc · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
INSTALLING SUPPORT BEAM - SWINGING SLEDGE HAMMER TO INSTALL BEAM, HAMMER CAUGHT, SMASHING POINTING FINGER AND TWISTING KNEE.
Rawl Sales & Processing Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO TRIM A TORN MUD FLAP WITH A POCKET KNIFE. THE KNIFE SLIPPED & CUT AN INCISION ACROSS ALL FOUR FINGERS ON THE LEFT HAND. ALL FOUR FINGERS REQUIRED STITCHES.
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