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Employee reported that his left knee popped as he started to descend the ladder of a 785 Cat Haul Truck November 8 at the end of shift. Employee did not report accident to supervision per company policy until November 11.
Employee was loading a drill hammer onto a pickup flat bed. The hammer slipped pinching his right hand between the hammer and bed of truck.
Employee was assisting to lift a drill bit and sub into a pick up from the ground. The object rotated slightly when placed in the pickup bed and a metal splinter from the threads punctured his right ring finger. A small piece was lodged in his finger. Note report is required due to medical treatment.
Employee was attempting to remove a roller from a pick-up bed. As he began to lift he felt a "pop" in his right elbow. Report is do to restricted duty.
Employee was in the process of removing the fuel wiggens fitting from the loader e-z valve. The e-z valve stuck open causing diesel fuel to spray in employee's right eye. This is a reportable due to prescribed medication.
Employee was assigned the task of numbering and collecting approximately 200 blast hole drill samples each weighing between 1 and 5 pounds. As he was traveling back to the sample lab he noted his back began to hurt and get stiff. By the end of the shift the pain and discomfort remained and he reported his condition to his supervisor.
Employee was collecting rock samples on steep terrain when he felt pain in his right ham string area. Employee did not wish medical evaluation initially until 8/23/11. Injury did not become reportable until 10/28/11 when he was prescribed physical therapy.
EE was asked to inspect a haul truck tire (3300X51). EE noticed the tread leaving casing. EE installed a spare, the scrap tire was laying on the ground. EE released the tire hand from the tire, a flap of rubber then hit EE on the left knee.
While washing/cleaning under #11 belt at the Crusher employee had a water hose slip from his grasp. Employee attempted to re-gain control of the hose spraining his left wrist in the attempt.
Leaning over to attach a 2" hose to a pipe connector, felt pain/strain in lower back
Employee lacerated his right ring finger in the process of repairing a torque to transmission drive line as he rotated the shaft with his right hand. His finger was lacerated when it was pinched in the u joint.
The employee was pulling a steam hose off of a steam truck and hyperextended his left elbow. The elbow is currently strained and the impairment is unknown at this time.
Employee was working the south ditch project, cleaning the ditch. He bent down to lift a load of mud and vegetation and popped his upper back out between his shoulder blades. He lifted too much weight with his shovel.
Employee was in the process of installing an arm rest cover on a loader seat. While pushing and pulling he strained his stomach muscle.