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Victim positioned self between boom of backhoe and stairs. Backhoe operator was looking away and preparing to move backhoe. Machine boom swung slightly toward victim (who was facing away), pinning victim between boom and stairway. Operator moved boom away, freeing victim. Victim suffered crush to chest and upper left arm, resulting in 3 fractured ribs and fractured sternum.
Employee was using hand shovel to smooth dirt surface (not digging), foot slipped, and employee strained/sprained back.
VICTIM WAS REPAIRING PLANT, CHANGING SPEED REDUCER. LOST BALANCE & GRABBED SPEED REDUCER, WHICH WAS IN UNBOLTED CONDITION. FELL FROM HEIGHT OF 2-3', PULLING SPEED REDUCER ONTO SELF. VICTIM HAD CUTS ON FACE, LOST 1 TOOTH, BRUISES TO SHOULDER. RECEIVED STITCHES ON FACE & ASSIGNED PHYSICAL THERAPY FOR SHOULDER.