THE MINE WAS REPLACING A 30" BELT ON THE RIP RAP CONVEYOR. THE INJURED MINER ACCESSED THE CONVEYOR ON THE BACK OF THE STOCKPILE WHERE IT MEETS THE CONVEYOR STAND. WHILE TRYING TO GUIDE THE NEW BELT SPLICE OVER THE STAND FRAME & RETURN ROLLER HE FELL HEADFIRST FROM A HEIGHT OF ABOUT 32" DOWN THE BACK OF THE STOCKPILE STRIKING HIS HEAD AT THE STOCKPILE TOE.
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July 11, 2002
NM · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bonnell Sand & Gravel · Fall onto or against objects
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