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Employee was holding trash bag open for co-worker to dump dirt/dust from sweeping up. Was not lifting bag or moving it. While bent slightly over, felt a shock like pain in middle/lower back.
Employee walking across floor and heard knee "pop". Did not trip or fall. No debris on floor. Did not go to Dr. that day. Worked 12 hour shift next day. Went to DR. on 10/19/20. I was not notified of incident until 10/19. Employee was out of work 7 days and returned to full duty on 10/28/20.
Employee getting out of forklift and twisted knee. No fall or slip. Employee continued shift. Went to doctor 6 days later, put on light duty. Tested positive for Covid on 4/28, returned to work 5/11 with no restrictions. Had surgery on knee 7/30/20. Has not returned to work as of this date, 10/26/20.