April 10, 2012
OK · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
MACHINERY
Coal Creek Minerals, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE was in the process of cutting a 4' x 20" piece of 3/8" steel plate, when the piece being "cut off" broke away from the larger sheet. The metal sheet's corner struck the ground first, causing the sheet to bounce and deflect sideways and struck ee left foot, just behind the steel toe of his left boot. Plate was being held by Caterpillar Skid Steer.