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Assembling an excavator. Chair hooked to counterweight to set it up in order to hook it up in place on excavator. Chair not hooked properly, not secured. Chain came loose and hit employee in the mouth.
Employee was climbing into his truck at end of shift. It was during a period of heavy down pours. The drivers boots were muddy. The driver stated he "missed a step" and scraped his leg. His recovery has been delayed due to the employee being on blood thinning medication & having diabetes.
EMPLOYEE WAS DRILLING HOLES IN ANGLE IRON. WHEN HE RELEASED ANGLE FROM CLAMP, THE ANGLE IRON FELL ON RIGHT FOOT. HE WAS WEARING STEEL TOED BOOTS BUT HURT HIS RIGHT TOE. HE DID NOT REPORT THE INJURY AT THAT TIME. HE REPORTED IT ON MAY 1, 2008 WHEN IT APPARENTLY GOT INFECTED. HE HAS DIABETES AND HAD HIS RIGHT TOE AMPUTATED ON MAY 6, 2008. HE HAS NOT RETURNED TO WORK AS YET.
Employee was on an 8 X 24 screened platform. He jumped off the platform hurting his right knee. The jump was approx 2 ft. There was a ladder provided for all to use.