Employee was tightening bolts with a ratchet, felt pain in his waist. Employee stated that he was okay and didn't want to go to the doctor. On 3/7/11 the employee went a doctor. X-rays were negative but the doctor treated him for back strain and put him on work restrictions. Accident became reportable at this time.
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Showing all 4Employee was loosening bolts in a piece of pipe and strained back muscles.
EE WAS CUTTING A PIECE OF CONVEYOR BELTING WITH A BOX KNIFE. THE KNIFE SLIPPED AND CUT THE EE'S RIGHT THIGH.
EE WAS TIGHTENING A BOLT WITH A RATCHET. HE WAS USING A CHEATER PIPE. THE RATCHET SLIPPED AND THE CHEATER PIPE HIT HIM ABOVE THE RIGHT EYE. IT CUT HIS BROW ABOVE THE EYE AND NEEDED STITCHES.