Employee was using a wrench to hold the head of a bolt while tightening with impact. Felt a pop in employee's left bicep area. Taken to Doctor same day, returned to work without restrictions. Returned to primary doctor, returned to work with restrictions on 7/28/17.
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Showing all 5Laceration to right leg requiring 3 stitches. Employee released to full duty. Medical treatment only.
On 7/25, employee slipped while using a pry bar, striking head on structure. Employee was given first aid and offered medical exam, employee declined. On 7/26, employee requested medical exam and was seen at ER. Diagnosed as mild concussion given days off work starting 7/27. Reportable as of 7/27.
On Oct/26/11, an employee reported he hurt his elbow on 7/6/11. He was pulling on a wrench, it slipped and he struck his elbow on a Rotex screen. Employee was seen by a physician Fri/Oct/28. Physician prescribed steroids. X-Ray negative for fracture. Physician informed operator by phone Mon/10/31/11. No permanent impairment expected.
Employee was washing out beneath sand dryer with a 1.5 inch water hose. Employee attempted to shut off hose using an adjustable wrench when it slipped from his hand, with the nozzle striking the employee underneath his hard hat, just above his right ear. The laceration required 1 staple to close the wound. The employee was released for full duty that shift.