The miner climbed the ladder on the side of the aggregate feeder to dislodge some stuck material. The material dislodged causing the bin to shift. Which caused the miner to fall off of the ladder, injuring EE's left shoulder and left index finger. EE received stiches to the finger.
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March 11, 2024
IL · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rogers Ready Mix & Materials, Inc. · Fall from ladders
Rogers Ready Mix & Materials, Inc. · Fall onto or against objects
EMPLOYEE WAS CHANGING A SCREEN, HIS BODY JERKED INTO SAFETY CABLE BREAKING CABLE FALLING INTO HOPPER OF CONVEYER ON HIS BACK.
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