Employee was standing on a platform at the feeder belt and was attempting to turn the tail pulley with a long bar. Another worker was on the ground behind him helping to turn the bar. When the employee placed his foot on the bar he stepped on the other workers hand. this startled the employee, he lost his balance, fell backwards, landing on some cobbles.
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February 25, 2010
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Aggregate Products · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms
July 1, 2008
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Aggregate Products · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Employee was walking down stairs at the screening plant and strained left knee.
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