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While lifting the lump basket from the loading opening of a bulk pneumatic trailer FLW experienced a "pop" in the center of the back. Continued working until about 10:00 AM until they determined they would require medical attention. Diagnosed with a "lumbar back strain".
Employee was attaching a trailer mounted pump to a track hoe bucket in order to move the pump into position. The track hoe bucket unexpectantly lowered, catching the employee's hand between the bucket and pump frame.
Employee was lifting a standing floor fan, during the lift employee felt a pop in right elbow. Doctor diagnosed Biceps tendon rupture, traumatic/ stage 2 hypertension/ and strain of right biceps brachii muscle or tendon.