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Miner was lifting motor and base plate for replacement, as EE lifted and twisted to put the motor in place, EE felt a strain in right side rib cage. EE reported the incident, but thought EE was fine. Miner did not sleep well. The next day at work, EE reached to pick up a tool and felt a tearing sensation in the area EE felt the strain the day before.
Miner was pulling a metal plate (27" diameter,1/2" thick) towards themselves to flip over in order to cut a hole in the center. The metal plate slipped off the edge of the table and landed on the miner's left foot.
EE was helping our millwright roll over a metal beam to the other side so it could be welded. When they began to roll the beam, EE's right shoulder popped.
Miner was working on Pril Plant elevator bucket that had broken off. The bucket was jammed in the chain and in trying to free it, miner reached over metal bar to grab the chain and felt a pop in rib area.
While constructing a room for a new compressor, the miner, employee, was lifting and holding sheets of OSB for walls and ceilings, causing soreness in right shoulder. After a doctor visit on 11/06/20, the doctor indicated to the miner a possible strain.
Replacing 14 inch conveyor belt, while pulling on belt, felt pain in left elbow.
Pulling on hood to open for inspection. Felt burning pain in left forearm. D.O.T. Highway Truck. Driver went in for xrays. Has to have surgery on 10-18-13
Employee was working on a guard and he lifted the guard and turned and felt pain in lower back.
While holding an empty box, employee attempted to open shop door. The door did not open and the employee slammed his shoulder into the door causing pain in his lower back. Mild back strain.
EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING A HEAVY GUARD BY HIMSELF ONE END OF GUARD FELL, HITTING PALM OF HAND.