Employee was struck by loose material falling from roof. He sustained a lumbar strain/sprain and right hand pain and finger abrasion. He returned to work with restrictions and has a follow up appt.
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Showing all 3Loose material fell from the back striking employee, knocking him down. Diagnosis is Sprain and Strain of knee and leg, left shoulder.
Individual was shoveling under a mine conveyer belt when he was caught by an overhead roof fall. The individual was working in an area with an overhead canopy which protected him from the majority of the roof fall. He sustained bruising and minor lacerations.