EE positioned extension ladder against Eagle sand screw. EE mentioned he checked the positioning of the ladder twice. The ladder lost footing on one side and slid along the screw causing ee to fall and impact the sand below. Hoses are provided to grease the 2 bearings on top of the screw that are reached from ground level.
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Showing all 2An EE gave IE a pocket knife at their lunch. EE lobbed knife from his loader to IE, who was in his truck. IE reported to owner that he cut his hand when he caught the knife, which must have been opened when tossed back to him. IE went to ER and there was possible tendon damage and ER temporary closed wound. IE had surgery on 9/5/11 to reattach the tendon and repair nerve damage.