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Employee was relocating a hose into position in the Mill area, and reaggravated an existing back injury. The employee further aggravated their back when attempting to loosen a gearbox nut using a crescent wrench.
The EE reported on 9/22 that they were removing a tire from a light duty pick up and it fell backward against the hub after they took it off the studs and pinched their two middle fingers on their left hand between the metal wheel and hub. They did not want to seek medical attention until Monday, 9/25.
The EE reported lower back strain from pushing plates at the filter press on 6/8/23 but did not want to seek medical attention. They reported on 6/14/2023 that they did want to go to the doctor since their lower back was still sore. The doctor gave them prescription medication and PT.
The EE was washing mud from the filters at the filter press with another EE and got mud in their eyes. They used the eyewash but rubbed their left eye with their hand to try to get the mud out and it scratched their cornea.
Employee was pushing 100 pound bag into position on palletizer and felt pain in their left forearm above wrist.
The employee reported on 8/5/22 that they were working at the palletizer with 100 lb bags and six bags stacked on the belt. They said they pulled a bag toward them across the air table more with right arm than left and strained upper right arm. Employee was diagnosed with triceps strain which is a pushing muscle.
Strain to lower back from transferring load cells from a damaged pallet to an intact pallet.
Employee reports lumps on wrist
Employee was using a bagging machine. They cut their hand on the end of the spout.
Employee reports back pain. Employee was lifting a 100lb bag to fill a super sack. Employee was in a car accident several years ago and says they get the pain about 3 times a year.
Employee was disassembling pump. When employee removed last bolt the back plate came loose and pinched a thumb causing a laceration. Employee received six stitches to the left thumb. Employee has work restriction from pulling/Lifting no more than 15 pounds and is expected maximum medical improvement by 2/26/2018
Employee was turning a valve and twisted EE's back. EE reported the incident 10/28/2016 however did not seek medical attention until 11/03/2016 when EE was diagnosed with a lumber sprain.
Employee was inserting rods into a rod mill. He removed the strap holding the rods together. The rod rolled off the wood platform crushing his left middle finger. He went to the clinic for sutures.
EE felt his shoulder stiffen up due to the repetitive motions. He reported his pain on 6/11/15 to the company and he decided to apply first aid treatment to his shoulder. On 6/16/15, EE felt pain after the first aid treatment and was escorted to the health clinic around 7:30AM. He was diagnosed with a sprain/strain right shoulder and given restrictive duty.
08/01/2014 Employee was shoveling sand in the blending area when he pulled a muscle in his lower back. 08/04/2014 Employee reported his injury to his supervisor. He was sent in for medical treatment and prescribed medication. He was given lifting restrictions.
EE was shoveling at blender, as he stood up he felt a sharp pain in his lower back. EE stated that pain went away quickly and he finished the remainder of his shift. The next morning EE complained of stiffness in his lower back and was taken to the medical clinic where he received a prescription medication.