Over-exertion in lifting objects
EE was handling a large water hose that twisted her left wrist and pulled her left pointer finger backward.
EE was handling a large water hose that twisted her left wrist and pulled her left pointer finger backward.
EE'S BACK STARTED GETTING STIFF FROM OEPRATING LOADER EARLY IN THE SHIFT. HE CONTACTED HIS CHIROPRACTOR FOR TREATMENT.
WHILE STANDING ON THE TRACK OF THE BACKHOE FUELING, EE'S HAND SLIPPED AND HE FELL OFF THE TRACK, STRIKING THE BACKHOE BUCKET.
EMPLOYEE REPORTED TO HR THAT HE HAD BACK PAIN THAT WAS INTERUPTING HIS SLEEP AND THAT THE PAIN MAY BE CAUSED BY THE LOADER. INITIALLY THIS WAS THOUGHT TO BE A FLARE UP FROM A PREVIOUS CLAIM. RECENTLY IT WAS DECIDED THAT A NEW INJURY DATE WOULD BE ASSIGNED.