Tailgate to dump truck was not latched when material was loaded. Employee was pulling tailgate open by hand to get it to slam shut. Employee did not move left hand in time, tailgate slammed shut on left hand.
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Showing all 3While cutting a mud flap holding if with left hand holding utility knife slipped and lacerated right upper leg.
WHILE REPLACING WEAR PLATE ON CRUSHER OPERATOR USING IRON PRY BAR TO LOOSEN WEAR PLATE FOR REMOVAL. PRY SLIPPED CAUSING OPERATOR TO HIT HIS RIGHT KNEECAP ON CRUSHER. MD DIAGNOSED AS RIGHT KNE E STRAIN 2 DAYS OF REST. RETURN TO LIGHT DUTY DAY 3