March 20, 2002
NH · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
MACHINERY
Pike Industries Inc. · Struck by flying object
EMPLOYEE WAS ASSISTING ANOTHER PERSON ON THE CRUSHER TRYING TO DISLODGE A STUCK STONE. WHILE HOLDING A METAL BAR TRYING TO FREE THE STONE, IT CAUGHT IN THE MOVING PARTS OF THE EQUIPMENT. THE M ETAL BAR WAS PROJECTED OUT OF THE CRUSHER AND STRUCK THE EMPLOYEE ON THE LEFT SIDE OF HIS HEAD ALSO CAUSING INJURY TO HIS HAND.