While removing the bolts from the counterweight of a Hitachi ZX850H, the counterweight fell backwards onto employee's lower right leg, severing it above the ankle.
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August 13, 2018
WA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
J.L. Storedahl & Sons Inc. · Struck by falling object
J L Storedahl & Sons Inc · No Value Found
TEMP WAS 95 DEGREES F, SHIFT WAS NEARLY OVER. EE DROVE 250 YDS THEN SLOWLY TOUCHED THE BERM ON RIGHT SIDE EVENTUALLY CUTTING THROUGH THE BERM THEN ROLLED 1 1/2 TIMES DOWN A 40 FT EMBANKMENT.
January 17, 2003
WA · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
OTHER
J L Storedahl & Sons Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
POSSIBLY LIFTING ROCKS OR CONTINUOUS USE OF HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
J L Storedahl & Sons Inc · Contact with electrical current
TOUCHED ELCTRICA; BOX WITH SCREWDRIVER AND CAUSED ELECTRICAL FALSH.
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