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Employee was changing belts on motor, when tip of right index finger was caught between belt and pulley fracturing the tip of the right index finger. Local MSHA was office was called within 5 minutes for notification
Lifted space heater from back of pickup truck. Carried it approx 15 feet. Weight of heater is approx 45 pounds. Felt sharp pain under left knee cap. Side pressure on knee causes a sharp pain
Brought breaker down and sat it on ladder. Picked up with aid of other employee. Felt stinging sensation in right groin area.
GOT SHOVEL OF MUD, BACKED UP, TURNED, THREW MUD INTO HOLE. BACK STARTED TINGLING & GOT TIGHT.
SHOVELING STONE, BENT OVER TO GET ANOTHER SHOVLE FULL. WHEN HE RAISED UP, FELT SOMETHING JERK IN BACK. (SHARP PAIN)
PUTTING BELT COVER ON CONVEYOR BENT OVER & TWISTED BACK.
WHILE LOADING ELECTRIC HYDRAULIC PUMP OFF OF SERVICE TRUCK BUMPER INTO PLACE IN TRUCK BED, EE FELT PAIN IN BACK WHILE POSITIONING PUMP.