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EE was climbing up on the haul truck at the quarry. Rock was being loaded into the bed of the truck. When EE stepped-up, EE felt a pop/slip in the back of the left knee. When EE tried to put weight on EE's leg, EE had severe pain.
Was dislodging a rock from conveyor #20, flat strap came down and smashed middle finger of right hand. Heard a crunch and believes finger to be broken.
Lifting explosives materials in boxes getting ready to set up for blasting. Felt something pull in bend of inside of elbow ont he right arm. Heard something go snap and felt pain.
Picked up rock that was too heavy and felt strain around top of shoulder area or the top of arm (right arm) reported accident to other supervisor on 2-21-05. did not want to see dr at that time. on 3-7-05, ee called manager, and requested to see dr because the shoulder was still bothering him. appointment 3-8-05 2:00 pm.
Getting out of loader and hit elbow on armrest.
WHILE WORKING ON DOZER, EMPLOYEE TRIPPED ON A PIECE OF HOSE, WHILE TRYING TO GET UP A PIECE OF STEEL CUT THE ELBOW. INJURY SUSTAINED, CUT FROM STEEL (STITCHES) IN THE RIGHT ELBOW.
CLEANING OUT PLUGGED STEEL HEAD ON THE ROCK DRILL, METAL SLIVER WENT INTO LEFT HAND.