Installing a hydraulic hose in the D6R cab tech needed to tighten the hose further. EE bent, scooted further down. One wrench in right hand and one in the left. EE pushed down on the left wrench while holding up on the right hand. Tech stood up felt a tight cramp above belly button. EE thought pulled abdominal muscle. Later saw bulge under belly button.
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March 30, 2022
MD · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Gudelsky Materials · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
May 9, 2016
MD · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Gudelsky Materials · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Employee was hoisting pump with a chain jack when the eye bolt broke, jerking EE's right arm.
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