Employee was bolting wear plates into a chute. When they stood up they felt a pop in right knee. EE told supervisor they would be fine. Came in next night and worked until about 11 pm, and told supervisor they wanted to get the knee looked at because it was still swollen. EE went clinic to be seen.
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Showing all 7employee went to get a tool while working with others on screen performing maintenance. EE didn't return quickly and co-workers went to look for EE. EE was found on the catwalk disoriented, not knowing what happened and not knowing EE's name. an ambulance was called.
Employee was washing underneath a conveyor and was bending down. When the employee stood up, he turned and felt a strain on his right knee. Employee was diagnosed with a strained/sprained right knee.
Loader operator stood up from off his seat to speak with a supervisor. Operator claims he felt a "POP" to his right knee. Returned to his cab when conversation was over and continued to operate his vehicle. Realized something was wrong when operator could no longer press down on the vehicle throttle controls.
WIND BLEW PICK-UP TRUCK AND DOOR CLOSED ON EE'S FINGER.
POSSIBLE RECURRING BACK INJURY FROM 1996 ACCIDENT LOWER BACK PAIN UNKNOWN CAUSE.
EE WAS COMPLAINING OF SHORTNESS OF BREATH, BLURRED VISION, DIZZY.