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Employee reported that EE felt a "pop" in EE's left knee while stepping down from the platform on the deck screen. Was treated as a first aid case and full duty pending MRI results and if Ortho recommends surgical repair.
Employee was reaching into a tool box and came into contact with an exposed blade. Employee cut their finger and required stitches.
Lift rock approx. 75 lb to place into tumbler.
He was replacing a conveyor belt yesterday when a piece of metal came loose and smacked his hand. He sustained a laceration to his right index finger.
Original date he felt his knee pop when he kneeled. Had it looked at by drs and MRI. Dr found nothing but told patient that he could do exploratory surgery if it did not get better. This was not a reportable accident until 7/9/14, when surgery was done. Dr removed scar tissue and a pillia--outpatient surgery and able to report back to work his next working day.
Lacerated tip of right ring finger that required 10-12 stitches.
Employee threw a metal sheet up into truck, as he tried to adjust it, lacerated right forearm approx. 2.5-3 cm. He received 9 - 10 sutures.
EE was helping unload steel from a delivery truck and strained shoulder.