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On 2-19-26, a teammate reported eye pain in BD 10. After using an eye wash, they requested a medical evaluation on 2-23-26 for persistent discomfort. While no debris was found, a corneal abrasion was diagnosed, and prescription drops were issued for recovery.
Team Lead turned leg the wrong way while working in the Baghouse, but stated was okay and no medical attention needed. Teammate wanted medical attention the next day and was driven to medical facility to get checked. Doctor released teammate to restrictive light duty and given a knee brace.
Employee reported something blew into EE's eye and notified company 4 days later of the incident. Prescription medicine given for treatment.
EE noticed soreness/pain around pre-existing injury, torn right Achilles tendon, 11-20-18. EE reports inflammation of said injury due to using stairs to access a platform. EE reported injury 11-26-18 and medical treatment at ER & Orthopedic doctor. Diagnosis - tendon not torn, no surgery needed, tendon simply needs to heal. Cast/walking boot & crutches provided.
EE was riding on golf car when wind blew dust into face and right eye. Washed face and right eye, but still irritated. Sent to doctor diagnosis was right eye corneal abrasion. Given eye drops and pain medication. No lost time just restricted.
EMPLOYEE WENT UNDER A CONVEYOR AND WHEN HE STOOD UP, HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS BACK.
HE REPORTED THAT HE FELT HIS BACK BEGIN TO HURT AFTER HE WENT HOME; IT GOT WORSE OVERNIGHT & HE COULD BARELY MOVE DUE TO PAIN. HE WAS EXAMINED BY COMPANY DR. ON 6/16/00 & IT WAS DETERMINED TH AT HIS CURRENT PROBLEM STEMMED FROM A PREVIOUS BACK INJURY IN 1992. THERE WAS NO CURRENT INCIDENT TO SUGGEST THE INJURY OCCURRED ON THE DAY IT WAS REPORTED TO HIS SUPERVISOR.