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EE was driving a haul truck when he ran over a rock in the road that caused truck to bounce, EE hit head and shoulder on canopy post. EE did not seek medical treatment until 12/04/08 at which time he received no restrictions but was sent for physical therapy.
EE was driving a truck. He claims he ran over something in the road that caused him to jerk around in the truck. This resulted in a lumbar strain.
EE was driving a truck when he ran over a hump in the road and a pot hole on the other side. This caused his back to start hurting. He went to the doctor and was put on restrictions.
EE was using ANFO hose to charge a lifter hole against the rib. The hose plugged up. When it dislodged, it blew back, causing EE's hand to hit rib and lacerate his knuckle on pinky and ring fingers. 6 stitches were required.
EE was moving loader with door open. Door swung shut on EE's thumb breaking it.
EE's back started hurting on an unknown date. EE claims this was due to the truck EE was driving. On 7/1/08 EE told management he wanted to go to the doctor. The doctor diagnosed EE as having a back strain and gave EE restrictions.
Anfo rig was being brought to the shop for repairs. An engine malfunction caused the machine to start smoking. Smoke started to fill the drift. 5 miners were evacuated from the drift.
The employee was driving Haul Truck #302 a Toro 40D. He had pulled over and stopped to allow another truck to pass coming the opposite direction. The other truck passed and he pulled out crossing to the other side of the roadway and struck the pipelines on the opposite side.