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While changing the bars on a static rock screen, the employee set the top of a bar, then came down to the front of the bar to assist with placing the end of the bar into the correct position. Before EE had a good hold, the bar slipped, lacerating EE's pinky (5th finger) on the right hand. The injury resulted in two fractures and seven sutures.
Employee was picking up a rock, he said he hurt his back. He continued to work on 11/27/06 after 5 days off, he reported his back was hurting him but was not sure why. On 12/20/06 we got a letter from his dr. saying it was work related.
HE WAS HELPING A CO-WORKER PICK UP A ROCK. HE STOOD ON HIS TIP TOES AND TURNED WHILE PICKING UP THE ROCK. HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS GROIN AREA.
EE WAS MOVING ROCK AWL BENT WRONG & TWISTED HIS LOWER BACK. EE DID NOT GO TO DR UNTIL 4/21/03
WAS CHANGING OUT A DRIVE SHAFT ON #3 BAND SAW WHEN THE SHAFT SLIPPED AND PINCHED HIS RT. INDEXFINGER BETWEEN THE SHAFT AND BEARING HOUSING. HEHAD TO GET STITCHES AT THE END OF HIS FINGER.