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A column of fugitive dust blew at the face of the employee with particles causing injury and temporary blindness in his left eye. Employee had to abandon work and seek medical assistance.
EMPLOYEE HAS BEEN SUFFERING FROM CHRONIC LOWER BACK PAIN DUE TO STRESS CAUSED BY VIBRATION OF THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT HE USUALLY OPERATES (BULLDOZER AND BACKHOE EXCAVATOR).
THIS EE WAS BEEN SUFFERING FROM LOW BACK PAIN FOR AT LEAST TWO YEARS DURING THIS PERIOD HE HAS RECEIVED THERAPY A COUPLE OF TIMES. DURING THE PAST WEEK 20-26 OCT HE TRIED TO WORK AND DENY HIS PAIN UNTIL IT BECAME UNEARABLE. HE IS NOW REPORTED TO THE STATE INSURANCE CORPORATION. WHICH WILL GIVE HIM ALL NECESSARY MEDICAL ATTENTION.