June 1, 1999
KY · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Aa Limestone-Div/Davon Inc · Fall from machine
EMPLOYEE WAS PERFORMING HIS PRE-SHIFT EQUIPMENT CHECK ON THE HITACHI 550 EXCAVATOR. WHILE WALKING ON THE CATWALK, HE SLIPPED AND HIS FOOT LODGEDIN THE HAND HOLDER. HE LOST HIS BALANCE AND FELL BACKWARDS ONTO THE TRACK, BREAKING HIS RIGHT LEGIN TWO (2) PLACES.