June 22, 2004
WY · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
POWERED HAULAGE
JTL Group, Inc. · Struck against a moving object
WHILE EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A CAT SKID STEER LOADER CLEANING OUT UNDER A SCREEN DECK, THE LOADER LUNGED FORWARD AND IN AN ATTEMPT TO KEEP FROM GOING FORWARD, HE PULLED A GROIN MUSCLE. HE WAS INJURED BECAUSE HE FAILED TO WEAR A REQUIRED SEAT BELT WHILE OPERATING THE LOADER.