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April 17, 2008 CO · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Parkerson Construction Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

On 3/21/08 EE stepped from under the cone belt to the over screen, when his feet went out from under him. He used his right arm to catch himself. When he got up he had pain in his shoulder and trouble raising his right arm. He continued working that day and full time until surgery on April 17th, 2008. As discussed with MSHA this injury becomes reportable on surgery date.

November 13, 2007 CO · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Parkerson Construction Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE had surgery today on one wrist for carpal tunnel syndrome that was caused by repetitive motion. He will have surgery on the other wrist in approximately 6 weeks.

January 10, 2007 CO · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Parkerson Construction Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Slamming against a rock jam with a 6 foot long digging bar.

March 4, 2005 CO · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Parkerson Construction Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Changing liner on crusher. While swinging a 25lb hammer to loosen the cone cap nut the employee lost his balance and fell backwards and landed on a large bolt sticking up. This broke 2 of his ribs and caused a small puncture in his right lung. He was taken to the Emergency Room and released about 3 hours later. He was not admitted.

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