THE EMPLOYEE WAS WASHING OUT FROM UNDER RIP RAP SCREEN. THE GRIZZLIES AT THE TOP OF RIP RAP SCREEN GOT STOPPED UP. THIS MADE THE MATERIAL BACK-UP ON #2 CONVEYOR, CAUSING MATERIAL TO FALL TO THE GROUND OVER THE SIDE OF THE CONV. A FALLING ROCK HIT EMPLOYEE ON HIS HARD HAT. WHICH RESULTED IN A STRAINED MUSCLE IN HIS NECK.
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March 2, 1994
AL · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
POWERED HAULAGE
Southern Ready Mix Inc · Struck by falling object
May 26, 1987
AL · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
POWERED HAULAGE
Southern Ready Mix Inc · Struck by falling object
ROCK BACKED UP 2N APRON FEEDER EMPLOYEE WAS MOVING ROCK THAT HAD BACKED UPON FEEDER ROCK FELL FROM TOP THAT WAS HUNG-UP & HIT EMPLOYEE ON HAND T HIS RESULTED IN A BURSTED BLOOD VESSEL IN THE PALM OF HIS HAN8
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