EE was installing a sprocket segment on the track pad and you need to put it at a specific torque. EE was applying pressure to EE's ratchet when the internal gear slipped in the ratchet causing EE's momentum to go forward and hitting EE's face against the track pad.
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July 2, 2025
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
SP Silica of Atascosa, LLC · Struck against stationary object
January 14, 2020
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
SP Silica of Atascosa, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Employee reported injury on 12/23/2019 and was treated at the clinic and released with no restrictions. Employee returned to the doctor and was given mild restrictions that kept employee working. Employee returned to the doctor stating EE was not feeling better. Evaluation made and we could not meet restrictions on the employee.
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