July 6, 1992
WV · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Romney Stone Quarry Inc · Fall onto or against objects
A LARGE ROCK HAD JAMMED THE DRIVE BELT ON A CONVEYOR HEAD PULLEY. WHEN THE INJURED DISLODGED THE ROCK HE FELL BACKWARD ONTO THE CONVEYOR & STRUCK MATERIAL ON THE CONVEYOR BELT BEHIND HIM RESUL TING IN AN ACUTESPRAIN & CONTUSION TO THE LOWER BACK (L-S SPINE) ABSENCE OF BACK STOP ON GEAR REDUCER LET CONVEYOR DRIFT BAKCWARD WHICH MAY HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO INJURY LOSING BALANCE.