March 13, 1989
WI · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Dresser Trap Rock Inc. · Struck by falling object
WAS REMOVING WORN OUT STEEL LINER FROM TRUCK BOX WHILE IN RAISED POSITION. WHILE STANDING OFF TO ONE SIDE AND CUTTING WELDS THE STEEL PLATE RELEASED, SLIDING OUT OF BOX. THE STEEL MUST HAVE HU NG UP ON A PARTIALLY REMOVED WELD CAUSING THE PLATE TO SWING TO THE SIDE HE WAS STANDING ON. THE STEEL LANDED ON HIS ANKLE, BREAKING IT.