The loader operator was backing off the crusher ramp when the engine stalled and the brakes failed. The loader continued in reverse until it struck the stone berm. At that time the loader rolled over onto its side. The operator then crawled out of the cab onto the ground.
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Showing all 5Employee was operating a water truck on the quarry ramp and stated he lost his brakes and could not stop the truck. To stop the truck he ran into a large rock near the bottom of the ramp. Due to extensive damage, it was difficult to determine if the brakes were faulty.
EE WAS SITTING IN BED OF PICKUP TRUCK HOLDING DOWN A DRUM OF OIL. THE OPERATOR OF THE PICKUP RAN OVER A POTHOLE IT CAUSED THE EE TO COME UP AOFF THE FLOOR OF THE REAR BED AND LAND BACK DOWN ONTO HIS BUTTOCKS(COCCYX BONE) WHICH GAVE HIM SOME PAIN THROUGHOUT THE DAY. THE NEXT DAY EE TOOKHIMSELF TO HOSPITAL FOR TREATMENT. HE WAS RELEASED WITH NO RESTRICIONS.
WHILE CLEANING OFF THE SCREEN DECK THE LABORER PLACED HIS LEFT HAND ON THE CATWALK STEP TO BRACE HIMSELF, WHEN A ROCK ROLLED OFF THE BELT AND STRUCK HIS LEFT HAND. EE WAS TERMINATED DUE TO FACT HE NEVER CALLED INTO WORK OR CAME BACK TO LIGHT DUTY WORK.
EE WAS BACKING THE LOADER OUT FROM THE MODIFIED STONE PILE WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL SPUN AROUND AND JAMMED HIS LT. ARM BACK CAUSING INJURY AND PAIN TO HIS LT. SHOULDER.