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EE used an 8lbs hammer and struck a ratchet to break a volt loose. When he did he felt pain in his right shoulder. EE worked until 8/27/10 and had surgery for a torn rotator cuff. It was initially diagnosis as a shoulder sprain. I am classifying this as an occupational illness due to the report provided by the treating physician. See attached.
EE released a chain ratchet which had tension on it. When the ratchet released it resulted in a piece of metal striking his left index finger.
Employee was doing his normal duties working on hooking beams together when he noticed a catch in his back and he had trouble straightening up in an upright position.