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EE was helping change wear parts on a piece of plant equipment. While handing parts to another employee, EE over extended and felt discomfort in their back. On Tuesday August 16th EE went to the doctor and was prescribed rest and written out till Friday, August 19th making it reportable.
EE was working in the shop. He bent over to pick up a wheel chock and felt a pull in his back. Went to doctor and diagnosed with strain in right upper back. Doctor restricted duty until 8/5/13 (follow-up appointment), which made the accident reportable.
Two employees were carrying an electrical box to be installed. The injured EE stepped up to go into the electrical room when his foot slipped off, causing him to loose his balance and drop the box on his right little finger.
Employee was repairing bearing on tail pulley when pulley moved cutting the palm of his left hand.