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A rock flung from a conveyor and struck the plant supervisor in the back, no serious injuries were sustained. Medical attention was sought, some bruising. On July 31st, 2013 the employee advised that on his way home from work the day before he experienced some pain. He sought medical opinions and has been instructed to rest at home for two weeks.
While winterizing conveyor system, EE was standing on top of 3100 lb counterweight while a co-worker raised it using a 20 ton crane. The cable from the crane severed causing the weight & EE to fall approx 10'. The weight came to abrupt stop causing EE to fall flat onto the weight & the 150 lb ball that was previously attached to the crane cable fell on his legs.
Going down steps of loader, frost on last step caused ee to slip and his knee hit a piece of metal. Pre-shift start up.
Tripped on stairs and jammed his second finger of the right hand.
HIT HIS HEAD ON GUARD OF SCREEN WHILE WORKING ON GRAVEL PLANT.
PLACEMENT OF FINGER ON SCREENER IN A ROCK SMASHING A FINGER.
WHILE CHANGING SCREEN ON GRAVEL PLANT.