Cat 325 Trac Hoe operated by an EE was attempting to hook up a pontoon to be moved and when swung the bucket a few inches and struck the top of IE's hard hat as EE was bent over preparing to hook up the lifting strap.
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Diamond B Construction Co. LLC · Struck by falling object
THE EE WAS REMOVING THE SAND TROUGH. THE SAND TROUGH WAS BEING SUPPORTED WITH A CHAIN ATTACHED TO ANGLE IRON ON THE TROUGH AND HELD BY A TRACKHOE. THE WELD ON THE ANGLE IRON BROKE. THIS CAUSED THE SAND TROUGH TO FALL AND STRIKE EE'S LEFT BIG TOE.
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