He was standing on the conveyor belt platform, kneeling partly on the belt while loosening a belt clamp. The clamp released, slackening the belt, which caused him to lose his balance. There was sand on the belt platform which caused insecure footing and caused him to fall approximately 12 feet to the sand pile below, resulting in a shoulder contusion.
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July 13, 2010
KS · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Meiers Ready Mix Inc. · Fall from machine
June 13, 2008
KS · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Meiers Ready Mix Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface
They were removing the dredge from this site. They had loaded it on a flatbed trailer and just finished securing it to the trailer. The injured employee was walking along the dredge to dismount it. He slipped and cut his shin. The laceration required 10 stitches. He has no permanent impairments from the injury.
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