June 1, 2005
AL · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
MACHINERY
APAC-Southeast Inc Alabama Division · Struck against a moving object
Employee states that over time (3-4 years) operating the backhoe exacerbated an existing neck condition. When the mine closed, he began to see an occupational medicine doctor and to work at employer's construction projects. He ultimately had neck surgery in July 2005.