Mechanic standing on steps of rock truck. Operating controls while assisting other mechanic. The part of the truck EE was controlling started to move and they leaned away, lost balance, and fell backwards to the ground. Landed on their back and struck back of head.
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February 6, 2019
PA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
POWERED HAULAGE
Coal Loaders, Inc. · Fall from machine
Coal Loaders Incorporated · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Employee was working on heater in the cab of the mechanics truck when the fan turned on striking him on the leg causing a laceration.
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