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764 Power screen overheated. EE opened radiator cap to check fluid level. Under pressure, fluid sprayed out and got onto EE's arm and face.
Carrying 4x4 oak blocks (one in each hand) to chock wheels of conveyor for maintenance. When setting down block in right hand, block fell from hand and twisted EE's right forearm. Diagnosis was strain of right bicep.
EE did a lot of pulling, pushing & lifting during the week, helping to set up crushing spread at K-pit. On Friday the 18th, he had pain on left side of groin. He reported HR on Monday & had hernia diagnosed on Sept. 18. No treatment had been given, no lost time, no restrictions until surgery on November 7, 2008.
EE WAS HANGING EMPTY BAGS ON FILLING SPOUT OF BAGGING MACHINE. THERE WERE NO APPARENT REASONS FOR INJURY OTHER THAN HE WAS MOVING HIS HAND AND ARM TO LIFT ONE EMPTY BAG AT A TIME. EE FELT PA IN AND HAD SUDDEN SWELLING ON TOP OF HIS HAND.