HT loaded by shovel, 1st bucket the door opened unexpectedly, material fell on the dovetail causing the bed to raise up, slam back down. HT driver experienced leg pain upon impact, was seen at the ER for general body aches, given a work as tolerated release. On 11/30/20 employee informed the mine operator that EE had been receiving physical therapy which started on 10/09/20.
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Showing all 3Employee was removing lift cylinder for drill 10108 mast. Mast was secured hydraulic lines bled off, but when cylinder was cut the mast dropped 4-6 inches striking employee on hard hat. Employee went to coalition and saw Dr where EE was diagnosed with concussion and not allowed to return to work. Employee will return to work when concussion symptoms are gone.
Operator tramming track dozer 26641, encountered a rock caused operator to inadvertently set park brake. Machine suddenly stopped, operators left shoulder jammed causing a shoulder strain. Employee was given a work as tolerated release 1/2/2020, then on 1/9/2020 notified the mine that the MRI showed rotator cuff tear, taken off work 1/9/2020. Begin physical therapy 1/13/2020.