An employee under his own independent action stuck his hand into the return side of the belt to get a rock that was hitting an idler roller. The idler roller sucked his hand in and he broke his right forearm. The pull cord was activated and the belt stopped. He called for help and was removed from the pinch point.
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August 23, 2010
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
POWERED HAULAGE
United Rock Products Corp · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects
September 11, 2008
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
POWERED HAULAGE
United Rock Products Corp · Struck against a moving object
Employee was on the road in Pit #3. While turning the corner near Conveyors 13 & 14, the truck struck a pile of silt material on the right side of the road near the conveyor. The driver was distracted by passenger and was going too fast for the conditions.
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