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MIDWEST ELEC HWY 22 NORTH, MANKATO, MN 56001
Standard 19100178 L
Standard 19100178 M01
Employee Struck by Panel While Handling Materials
A forklift approached a loaded pallet of timbers being used to guard a free-stan ding press side panel component of a 600-ton punch press under assembly. The 63- inch-long forks passed under the 48-inch pallet load and made contact with the 1 1,000-lb. press side panel. The top-heavy side panel was upset, causing it to fa ll and strike employee #1. He was hospitalized for his injuries.
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