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EE was operating the scoop #2, turning the scoop around a corner in the main haulage. He had placed his left hand outside the cab to grip the scoop frame. His hand was pinched between the front and rear scoop frame. Both the index finger and thumb were pinched.
EE WAS OPERATING THE SCOOP, CLEANING THE BELT ENTRY. HE DID NOT NOTICE PLASTIC PIPE IN THE GOB PILE. WHEN THE SCOOP RAN INTO THE PIPE WAS STRUCK AND THEN THE PIPE SNAPPED INTO THE CAB OF THE S COOP, ALSO STRIKING EE LEFT WRIST. HE WAS TREATED FOR A HAIRLINE FRACTURE AND RELEASED FOR LIGHT DUTY.
EE WAS STRUCK BY A METAL RACK FOR GAS TANKS WHEN THE PICKUP TRUCK STOPPED. THE TANKS SHIFTED AND FELL OUT OF THE TRUCK. EE WAS RIDING IN THE BED AND WAS THROWN OUT WITH THE RACK AND WAS STRUCK IN THE LEFT ARM AND SHOULDER. HE WORKED HIS NORMAL JOB UNTIL NOV. 25 AND IS NOW UNDER DOCTOR'S CARE FOR TREATMENT OF INJURY.