Employee was assisting in pulling a steel beam. As the scoop operator pulled it, the beam dug in, swung around, and struck employee in the left leg, knocking him down and pinning him to the ground.
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Showing all 3Employee lifted an oxygen cylinder when he felt pain in his left bicep area. Employee did not miss work or receive medical treatment until 4-3-2012, when he underwent surgery to repair a bicep tear. Employee stated he has had a similar problem in the past.
While employee was lifting a timber onto the scoop bucket, a timber rolled from the bucket, striking employee on the right middle finger, fracturing it.