March 8, 1984
IL · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
POWERED HAULAGE
Chester Quarry Company · Struck against a moving object
EMPLOYEE WAS RIDING IN A HAUL TRUCK. AFTER DUMPING LOAD, DRIVER DID NOT DISENGAGE POWER TAKE-OFF. AS TRUCK WAS DRIVEN TOWARDS MINE ENTRANCE, DUMP BODY WAS RISING AND BED STRUCK ENTRANCE CEILIN G OF MINE CAUSING EMPLOYEE TO STRIKE TRUCK DASH. AS RESULT OF IMPACT, THE EMP INJURED HIS HEAD AND NECK CAUSING CONTUSIONS.