Maintenance worker had been cutting, welding, and preforming regular maintenance duties throughout the day. Employee was perspiring and used sleeve to wipe perspiration from cheeks. Few minutes later EE felt like eye had something in it. EE washed eye out, but eye was still irritated. Took employee to Doctor. Eye was scratched. Rx given to prevent infection.
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Showing all 10Employee was pulling wire into MCC room. While pulling wire EE struck the back of hand on a light fixture. This caused a gash above, middle finger knuckle. Taken to doctor 6\20\2016. Doctor stated tendon had been severed. Returned to work with restrictions same day. Doctor referred employee to specialist. Employee retired as planned on 6\23\2016
Employee was trying to open a stuck truck hatch, straining his right shoulder. Taken to emergency room. Employee returned to work with restrictions. Reportable due to restrictions .
Employee was locking out the dry plant for maintenance. High winds blew over a step ladder. Ladder struck employee on his back and his neck. First aid was given. Employee taken to Doctor. Diagnosis concussion. Days away from work given. Reportable as of 2/14/14.
10/9/13, Shipper reported shoulder strain from opening truck hatch on evening of 10/8/13. Refused medical on 10/9/13. Requested medical 10/10, seen by Dr. 10/10 - released full duty - no treatment. MRI ordered for 10/15. Dr. reviewed MRI with shipper 10/16 - released with restrictions. Physical therapy ordered for tendonitis Rt shoulder. Reportable as of 10/16/13.
On 2/28/13, employee was lifting return roller to install on BC-1. Noticed pain in back, a few hours later. Reported incident to operator 3/4/13 as back pain but did not want medical treatment. Employee went to ER 3/11/13 and received prescription medication and restrictions. Reportable as of 3/11/13
Pulling hand rail between domes and the wind pulled on the hand rails. Hand rail caught on conveyer trying to pull it off. Note he didn't go to the doctor until 8/23/12 during Hurricane Isaac.
Redline. Contractor employee was assigned to assist contractor personnel applying shotcrete (gunite). Task was to move hoses filled with gunite. Injured contractor complained of lower back pain and reported injury 6/14/12 Was seen by physician 6/14/12. Given prescription medication and restrictions. Contractor employee has not returned to work.
REDLINE - Contractor employee (South Industries) slipped, but caught himself while carrying rebar. Later stated his knee was bothering him. Employee went to doctor 5/10, X-ray's and prescription medication were given. Missed two days work. Accident was brought to our attention on 5/11.
EE reportedly wiped sand in his left eye about 7:00 PM and did not report this incident until shortly after 3:00 PM on 01/07/12. EE reported the incident to his Supervisor. Supervisor directed EE to the local Emergency Room for treatment. The E.R. discharged him with prescription medication, an eye patch and instructions not to report to work until Monday, 1/8/12.