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Employee was operating a Cat 988 loader, attempting to cut the pit floor down. The bucket was at an angle and it dug in, stopping the loader abruptly. The employee went forward and hit head on the windshield. EE complained of a headache , so EE was sent to the hospital to get checked out. EE was diagnosed with a slight concussion.

Employee was cleaning out the loader bucket with a scraper. EE jarred right shoulder, but did not seek any treatment until December 1. EE went to a clinic, and they suggested physical therapy, which helped. EE still had pain, so EE got an x-ray and MRI. It was then discovered EE a had a torn rotator cuff. EE is scheduled to see an ortho surgeon for further evaluation.

Employee was feeding a gravel plant with a Cat loader. There is a heater fan in the cab of the loader. The employee said the fan was blowing cold air on EE. EE tried to stuff a rag into the fan. Apparently EE's hand went into the fan, and EE cut the second and third digits of EE's right hand.

In July, EE complained that he had a sore neck. The doctor who examined him said some of the problem was due to aging (general wear & tear) and some was due to the type of job; he wasn't sure. EE had an MRI. The result said he had cervical neck syndrome, with 4 or 5 different diagnosis. Last week, they finally decided that his injury was probably more work related than hereditary.