September 22, 2003
TN · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
POWERED HAULAGE
Washington County Highway Department · Struck against a moving object
THE INJURED WORKER WAS OPERATING A TRACK LOADER, WHEN HE RAN OVER A ROCK WHICH CAUSED A SUDDEN "JERK". HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK. THE DOCTOR DIAGNOSED LOW BACK STRAIN. HE IS NOT TO OPERAT E HEAVY EQUIPT., WILL RETURN FOR RE-CHECK ON 8/29/03.