Mechanic was working on driving the pin out of the bucket while operator operated the excavator. Operator got out of cab and walked to the other side of the bucket. As mechanic hit the pin, it came out of the bucket deflected off bucket and landed on operator's foot.
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Showing all 4Contractor finished drilling hole, started to lower mast, pinched little finger between the mast & window frame of operator's cab. Resulted in the amputation of his little finger.
Fell on an icy patch, recieved a laceration to his forehead (right side) received 6-7 stitches
Rock truck had lost brakes. went down slope where top soil was being applied. Ran over 2 top soil piles and bed then rolled over.