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Worker was struck in the knee by a pull plate while pulling on a conveyor belt. It caused a laceration that required stitches.
Employee failed to maintain control of a Case 440 skid steer while backing down the incline of a clean-up pile, causing the skid steer to tip over. While the employee initially stated EE was fine, several hours later EE complained of a headache and soreness and was taken for medical evaluation.
Employee was standing 15 feet away from a crusher counterweight while a hook and crane were being used to manually rotate the counterweight. The hook snapped and a piece of the hook flew approx. 20 feet down and at an outward angle, striking the employee in the left forearm. Result was a laceration requiring 3 stitches.
Employee was getting off the 627 scrapper when she stepped on the bottom step of scrapper and rolled left ankle. 9-12-12 physical therapy has been requested, now recordable.
Employee had chained down a John Deere 400 In Dump and then raised the bed in transport position. This caused the chains to stretch and the chain binder to break and hit his nose.
TRAVELING DOWN ACCESS ROAD TO QUARRY WHEN HE TOOK THE TRUCKOUT OF GEAR TO DOWNSHIFT AND COULD NOT GET IT BACK IN GEAR. ALSO, TRAVELING TOO FAST TO MAKE TURN CAUSING TRUCK TO ROLL.