When moving a crane from work area, our associate began to raise the crane unaware that one of the hooks from a two-way chain had become lodged under the flange of a beam. This created tension on the chain until it dislodged and flew upward. The chain hook struck the associate in the forehead.
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Stephens Industries, LLC · Struck by flying object
May 12, 2011
GA · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
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Stephens Industries, LLC · Struck by flying object
The employee was walking by the boom truck when the hook struck him on the right side in the ribs.
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