WAS WORKING WITH SUPERSACKS AND FORKLIFT. TRIED TO STRAIGHTEN OUT THE SUPERSACK WHILE IT WAS ON THE FORKLIFT ARMS. SAID THAT HE WAS PUSHING AND FELT A SHARP PAIN. WORKED THE REST OF THE DAY. SAID THAT HE WAS A LITTLE SORE. ASKED HIM IF HE WANTED TO GO TO THE DR, HE SAID NO, HE WOULD BE OK. HE WENT TO DR ON 9-27. HE PULLED A MUSCLE IN THE GROIN AREA.
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August 26, 2001
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Protech Minerals Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
May 23, 2000
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Protech Minerals Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
EMPLOYEE NOT FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS & TRAINING PROCEDURES; TURNED NOZZLE TOWARDS HIS FACE TO SEE IF IT WAS CLOSED INSIDE. HE HIT THE SIDE OFTHE FORKLIFT & THE PROPANE SPRAYED INTO HIS FACE AND INTO THE LEFT EYE.
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