Minden PitMetal/Nonmetal

EE was attempting to use a garden hose along the building. While trying to untangle a portion of the hose EE walked into the corner of a crank out window that was open to allow air into the shop. EE had a small laceration to the head, as an abundance of caution the ambulance was called. EE was transported to the hospital to be evaluated and was released approx 2 hours later.

REPAIRING DREDGE. DISCHARGE ELBOW ON PUMP HAD BEEN LOOSENED FOR REMOVAL. EMPLOYEE REACHED UNDER THIS ELBOW TO GET A CHAIN AND THE ELBOW FELL ON HIS RIGHT HAND. THE BLOW CAUSED A BONE IN HIS RIGHT HAND TO BE FRACTURED IN TWO PLACES.

EMPLOYEE ALLEGES HEAD INJURY ON 6/26/04. HOWEVER, EMPLOYEE DID NOT REPORT FOR WORK. WORKMAN'S COMPENSATION CLAIM IS BEING CONTROVERTED.