Employee reached in to clear some bags that were stuck in the machine. The machine had been stopping and starting, and while it was stopped for a noticeable period of time, EE thought is would be safe to retrieve the bags. Instead of shutting the machine off first, he reached in. The machine started again and the employee's hand was caught between the belt and the rollers.
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March 20, 2008
NM · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
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Colorado Lava Inc · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects
Colorado Lava Inc · Struck by falling object
Employee was helping reblock jaw crusher, and blocks gave way. Machine dropped 6" and the cross member hit employee between shoulder blades.
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