EE WAS MOVING A 40 FT POLE WITH THE BACKSIDE OF THE BACKHOE BUCKET. WHEN HE RAISED THE BUCKET FROM OFF THE POLE, THE POLE MOVED AND TWISTED IN THE DIRECTION WHERE INJURED EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING AND AND THE POLE HIT HIS ANKLE.
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Showing all 3WHILE DRILLING A HOLE IN THE FLAT BAR STEEL, THEDRILL BOUND UP ON THE METAL AND JERKED IT FROM THE CLAMP THAT WAS HOLDING IT IN PLACE. THE ROTATION OF THE DRILL SWUNG THE FLAT BAR AND CONTACT ED THE LEFT THUMB OF THE EMPLOYEE.
EE WAS USING A CUTTING TORCH WHEN THE HOSE TWISTED AND THE TORCH FLAME COILED BACK AND BURNED HIS FACE AND EYELASHES AND EYE AREA.