REDLINE - Contractor Employee (Fritz Construction) was cleaning the track on an excavator when he felt a sting on his chin, raised pant leg and found an ant. Contractor noticed redness and inflammation on Monday 7/16. Contractor went to Doctor on Tuesday 7/17 and was given prescription medication for infection. Operator notified 7/17/12
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Showing all 3REDLINE - Contractor employee (Fritz Construction) was working north of storm water pond when he noticed leg was itching and irritated on Wed/4/11. Employee was sent to doctor by Fritz, Fri/4/13. Infected spider bite was diagnosed. Prescription medication given for swelling / infection. Returned to work Thur/4/19. 3 missed days. Operator notified 4/16/12
Employee was cleaning muck at Wet Plant with a shovel, near BC-10. Employee states windblown sand entered his right eye, although he was wearing safety glasses. Employee did not report the incident until 3/8/12 at 6:00 AM. employee taken to doctor. Scratched cornea, prescription medication, returned to full duty.