Rock being pushed on chopper roller made contact with next rock as employee reached for second rock to move it. Finger caught in between.
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Showing all 3Employee was placing rock on roller feed table and a sharp edge of the rock lacerated his finger.
5/16 employee was working to move track on eq - reported strain next day 5/17. Rested thru weekend. 5/20 reported need for dr as pain was still significant. Dr put employee on light lifting. Ultrasound 5/21. Recheck appt 5/23. Diagnosis as abdominal wall strain. Return to full duty with prescription. No restrictions.