EE was installing an alternator with his arm fully extended, when he heard a tear, lost strength and felt intense pain. Afterward he was able to use his arm but his condition worsened. He received first aid attention from a doctor. He returned to the doctor when his condition worsened and informed us on 9/25/09 he would need surgery, time off and restricted duty.
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September 17, 2009
UT · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
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Reynolds Sand & Gravel · Over-exertion in lifting objects
March 26, 2007
UT · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
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Reynolds Sand & Gravel LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Miner was shoveling under conveyor. He threw a shovel full of dirt and experienced pain in the lower back. No mining equipment was involved. The miner was trained in these duties and had been observed to be proficient in this task. All protective equipment was in place at the incident location.
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