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The Miner tripped and fell on limestone surface which resulted in injury to their nose. Employee was treated and returned to work the next working day.
Employee tripped on WD-40 can and fell onto quarry saw track causing laceration on right lower leg. Went to doctor, received 2 stitches and tetanus shot. Employee returned to work with no restrictions.
Employee was walking and stepped on a metal bearing on the ground causing it to sling up and pierce EE's calf muscle. Went to doctor, wound was cleaned, antibiotics administered and tetanus shot administered. Employee returned to work with no restrictions.
Employee felt overheated.
Employee was pulling a power cable and felt a strain in the right arm resulting in a tricep strain.
Employee was in the process of climbing a ladder. The ladder slipped, causing EE to lose footing, and fall approximately two to three feet. When employee fell, EE chipped right elbow due to contact with the limestone surface. Three and half workdays were lost. EE is back on restricted duty as of 7/5/16. EE is expected to be at full capacity in approximately two weeks.