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While changing a front tire on an articulated dump truck, the tech went to lower the jack and the jack slipped out letting the truck fall pinning the technician between the truck body and the ground.
EMPLOYEE WAS CHECKING OIL ON THE END DUMP WHILE STANDING ON THE PLATFORM. ONCE FINISHED, THE EMPLOYEE STEPPED BACKWARDS UNAWARE OF EE'S PLACEMENT, CAUSING EE TO FALL 4 FT. BACKWARDS FROM THE END DUMP.
The employee reports that a piece of material (he calls iron ore) bounced off of the conveyor belt and struck him in the head. He then reports that he later took himself to the hospital. The employee reports a concussion. At this time the actual nature of extent of injuries is unknown. The incident was very recently reported and is being investigated.
Operator working at site pushing material and apparently went over earthen wall into water.
Not sure yet. Still under investigation. Theory #1: Natural death. Theory #2: A rock fell from conveyor and struck employee at a glancing blow, causing him to strike metal structure fracturing 12 ribs and puncturing right lung. There were no witnesses.