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While carrying screens for switching out on dewatering screw, EE felt discomfort in groin section. EE went to hospital and was diagnosed with hernia-type injury. Surgery was performed and EE was released next day.
Worker was assisting adding dredge pipe. He could recall no specific event that caused Noticeable pain. He noted pain the next day in his right shoulder
Two employees were changing screen on a gravel classifier; the screen rolled back up, striking one employee on the neck and resulting in lacerations. Screen in question is like a heavy-duty window screen.
Worker was performing servicing operations on a portable crusher. Work requires considerable bending at the waist. Upon straightening from a flexed position, worker noticed sharp pain at lower back and down left leg. Worker has experienced pinched nerve in this area in the past.
Injured worker had climber the ladder to clean a grizzly screen. As he stepped onto the platform, he struck his right knee against the guard rail. He continued to work his shift. His knee was swollen the next morning. He sought medical attention on 9/20.
Worker was helping install sluice pipe. He is primarily a trucker, and rarely performs manual labor for an entire shift. At the end of the shift, he complained of back pain. He sought chiropractic care on 5/21/04. He did not visit an MD until 6/14/04. Injured worker has lower back pain. He has been transferred to sedentary work at his normal wage.
EE WAS PART OF A 2 MAN TEAM LIFTING A SAND PUMP (~150 LB). EE USED A TWISTING LIFT, INJURING HIS LOWER BACK. HE MENTIONED INCIDENT TO HIS CO-WORKER, HE DID NOT SEEK MEDICAL ATTN. UNTIL 12/20/0 3. HE DID NOT REPORT INCIDENT UNTIL 01/02/04.