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EE was attempting to loosen a binder holding a piece of equipment on a lowboy trailer. Binder unexpectedly popped open & he was hit in the forehead with the handle, while wearing his hard hat. Called 911 & taken to ER. Treated & released.
EE said there was a piece of coal in the belt tailpiece. Stuck his hand into the moving belt and got pulled in. His arm got wrapped around the end pulley on the conveyor belt.
EE was climbing a wooden ladder and slipped when the 3rd rung from the bottom broke. EE had a brush burn. Notified investigator 3 hrs. later. EE went to the hospital the next day. EE RTW full time 3/28/11.
EE's were loading scrap tin to be recycled. The employee moved to lift a heavier piece of scrap to uncover the tin; he pulled a muscle in his back.
REPAIRING LEAKING HYDRAULIC HOSE ON MACHINE, SLIPPED OFF OF THE TIRE. RECEIVED BRUISES ON LOWER BACK FROM TIRE AND HIT KNEE(RIGHT) OFF OF THE MACHINE WHEN HE LANDED ON THE GROUND
Exiting the machine hastily, pulled muscle in his arm.