While using an end wrench to loosen a bolt, the bolt gave way suddenly causing the miner to lose his balance which caused him to fall down landing on his knee. His knee was cut and bruised. On 9-15-14 the miner learned that the cuts had become infected. He is taking antibiotics to treat infection.
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Mostrando los 5Mill supervisor was adjusting position of electric motor using a pry bar to lift the motor to remove shims from under the motor mounting feet. He used his finger to remove one of the shims. The motor slipped and his left hand index finger tip was caught underneath the motor mount foot. The finger nail was broken, the finger tip was cut and he received two stitches.
Miner was pulling on the rope that raises the loading spout used to load trucks from over head bins when he felt a "rip" or a "burn" in his right side of his abdomen. He was diag. as having a hernia. EE is still working but may have to have surgery.
While prying on a bearing on the rock dryer fan with a pry bar, the bearing broke loose. Trying to regain his balance, his left knee was twisted causing pain. The pain persisted for 2 wks., at which time he reported to his employer.
THE EMPLOYEE STRAINED HIS ELBOW PULLING ON A WRENCH WHILE PERFORMING MAINTENANCE WORK ON A PIECE OF MACHINERY. THE DOCTOR DESCRIBE THE CONDITION AS "TENNIS ELBOW." THE DOCTOR PRESCRIBED AND AN TI-INFLAMMATORY AND PAINKILLER.