Setting up the plant, operator of end loader had placed the conveyor hopper on blocks. They backed up and the chain hook caught the conveyor/hopper and dropped on injured employee's foot. EE had steeled toe boots on and got no broken bones, but the toes were pretty squashed. EE had stitches and developed compartment syndrome in their calf.
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May 10, 2023
WI · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
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Bjoin Limestone Inc · Struck by falling object
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WI · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
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Bjoin Limestone Inc · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects
Troughing rollers had stopped. Employee pounded with a hammer and hammer got caught.
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