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August 30, 2022 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
Earthworks Inc · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was bleeding excessively from a preexisting wound on left ankle, due to the blood loss, ambulance was called. EE was transported, released with care instructions for a Venous Skin Ulcer. EE stated to supervisor that nothing was dropped, smashed or hit the ankle to cause the bleeding, it was an old skin injury that was not work related

March 4, 2020 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
Earthworks Inc · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While performing normal job duties, employee experienced a seizure. EE's supervisor called 911 & the seizure stopped, EE was awake & alert upon ambulance arrival & was transported to a hospital for treatment. EE has no history of seizures & no cause is known. EE was released from the hospital & is restricted from work per EE's physician pending further testing.

August 14, 2018 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
Earthworks Inc · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was preparing to oil equipment when EE turned and felt EE's back "lock up" and felt a sharp pain in EE's mid back. There were no safety violations. EE was taken to occupational medicine at SGCMH for treatment. EE was evaluated and determined to have a strain of the thoracic region. EE was ordered modified duty, with a follow up appointment in 1 week.

July 12, 2018 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
Earthworks Inc · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee has epilepsy, was stacking rock and fell on their back while having a seizure. Was taken to local hospital and released with no injuries, released to full duty 7/13/2018.

July 20, 2015 MO · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver OTHER
Earthworks Inc · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

employee was operating haul truck when he had a heart attack. Truck was at a stop when he dismounted and it was realized he needed help.

January 3, 2008 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
Earthworks Inc · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

No conditions of work contributed to the illness. Ongoing investigation going on by Other person out of Rolla, MO south district.

October 24, 2000 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
Earthworks Inc · Unclassified, insufficient data

THE EE DOESN'T KNOW WHEN OR HOW HE HURT HIS BACK AT WORK, HE IS ASSUMING HE DID. HE FELT FINE AFTER WORK, WENT TO BED AND WOKE UP THE NEXT DAY WITH BACK PAIN.

January 4, 2000 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
Earthworks Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS TERMINATED ON JAN. 4, 2000. HE THEN IMPLIED HE HAD A HERNIA WHICH HE HAD RECEIVED WHILE WORKING FOR OUR COMPANY. AT NO TIME DID EE REPORT ANY INJURY TO SUPERVISOR OR ANYONE AT OUR MAIN OFFICE. CONSEQUENTLY, WE WERE UNAWARE UNTIL AFTER HE WAS TERMINATED THAT HE CLAIMED TO HAVE BEEN INJURED ON THE JOB.

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