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Operator trammed over a rock, causing dozer to shift. Causing pain in lower back.
Operator stated he had neck pain and numbness in his left arm.
Employee was cutting a limb from a tree when his saw kicked back and cut his hand.
Operator was in a dozer pushing out a shot when he stated he felt a sharp pain in his back.
Operator was pushing overburden on a drill bench over a spoil bank. The operator was backing the equipment up, when it struck a small rock ledge, causing a jarring motion to the equipment. The operator complained of minor discomfort and finished out the shift.
Employee was tramming D10R on road over top of sediment ditch when he ran up on top of several rocks where he got stuck. When he started to back up, the D10R turned over on its right side into sediment ditch. Employee immediately, walked off the job, stopping at security guard shack to phone his wife. He left job, not reporting accident or if any injuries to his supervisor.
Jerked neck while taking a drink while tramming Excavator. He did not seek medical attention or miss work until 9/13/2008.
Using a hand grinder and it kicked back and struck him on his arm, 3" above his elbow. Laceration is 3" long. Did not cut into muscle.
Dropped off steep spoil bank in front of Loader - Dozer nose dived