D11R operator contacted me by CB approx 11:20 PM stating that he had injured his back climbing on his dozer at worktime (5:30PM). He said the pain had worsened as the shift progressed. I took him to Whitesburg ARH. The x-ray was negative. They said he may have pulled muscle or strain. He was advised to see family doctor on April 7, 2009
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April 6, 2009
KY · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Midwest Resources LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
November 3, 2008
KY · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Midwest Resources LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE informed me at 2100 that he had injured his back getting on his equipment (992G) at work time. I then took EE to ARH (ER) for drug test and whatever medical treatment was needed.
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