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Chain was holding screen panel upright on the floor to the mast of the forklift. Chain had an opened hook securing the chain to itself. The chain was relieved of tension and caused the hook to come loose, causing the screen panel to fall. since then, the chain hooks have been changed to clip hooks for this operation to prevent from coming loose.
Employee stated they were exiting the pit in a haul truck with a full load. They further stated they had their foot sideways on the "lock-up" button and hit a bump which caused them to move up and down on the air-ride seat causing them to feel pain in their left knee.
WHILE DRIVER WAS STOPPED TO MAKE A TURN, HE MOVED HIS NECK TOO QUICKLY AND HURT HIS NECK.