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While operating front-end loader, digging shot rock, EE was repeatedly jarred in cab. He experienced back pain when he woke up the next morning.
Driver of truck was in neutral waiting to be loaded. there was a dramatic loss of brake air pressure due to mechanical failure. the driver stopped abruptly using existing berm which caused a jerking motion which appears to have aggravated a prior back condition.
WHILE OPERATING A LOADER, EE STRUCK HIS KNEE ON THE STEERING COLUMN. WHEN PAIN AND SWELLING DID NOT SUBSIDE, EE WENT TO DR. DR. DRAINED FLUID AND PLACED KNEE IN SPLINT. EE WAS NOT ABLE TO RETU RN TO WORK FOR ONE WEEK.
WHILE OPERATING A ARTICULATED DUMP TRUCK AND AFTER DUMPING A LOAD, EE STARTED TO MOVE FORWARD WHEN TORQUE OF ENGINE FLIPPED CAB OF TRUCK. EE RECEIVED SCALP LACERATIONS REQUIRING SUTURES AND BR UISES ON SHOULDERS, BACK & LT. KNEE. EE WAS WEARING SEAT BELT.