Employee was loading rail car. Employee released brake, then tried to reset brake. Brakes failed. Employee dismounted rail car injuring his left knee.
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Showing all 3The injured was loading a truck using a conveyor when fine material lodged in his eye. He suffered a corneal abrasion and conjunctivitis.
EE OPERATING F/E LOADER TO CLEAN OUT MATERIALS ON RAMP, EE PUSHED DECLUTCH INSTEAD OF BRAKE JOLTED HIMSELF CAUSING BACK PAIN. TAKEN TO CLINIC 8-1-01 800 AM OBSERVATION ONLY. FOLLOW UP VISIT 8- 6-01-CLINIC ORDERED PHYS. THERAPY WITH LIGHT DUTY RESTRICTIONS. PS OPERATOR WAS WEARING SEAT BELT.