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Helping load a shot, sitting in the truck operating the controls, started to feel nauseous. (Diagnosed with vertigo)
**Medical Stroke** The miner became dizzy and weak in the morning of his shift. It was decided by the mine superintendent to transport the miner to the local hospital. The miner was transported via the superintendent. While in the ER the miner suffered a stroke. THIS IS UNDER PROTEST AS A MEDICAL INJURY NOT RELATED TO MINING ACTIVITIES.
Employee was tightening wear plates on a front end loader. The employee performed the work kneeled down on one knee. As the employee stood back up, he felt a sharp pain in his lower back. The employee had re-aggravated an injury from April of 2006. The employee missed one day of work due to the strain and is currently on restricted duty until mid September.