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While running a loader at the muck pile, movement of the equipment allegedly caused muscle strain in neck. DX: Trapezius Pain
WHILE OPERATING LOADER. GLANCED OVER HIS LEFT SHOULDER TO MAKE SURE HE WAS CLEAR. THIS STRAINED HIS NECK TO THE POINT HE COULD NOT STRAIGHTEN WITHOUT PAIN. WAS SEEN BY Occ Medical Services. X-RAY NEGATIVE DX: CERVICAL STRAIN AND ACUTE MUSCLE SPASM. WAS STARTED ON PHYSICAL THERAPY & PLACED ON LIGHT DUTY.
PILE OF MATERIAL HAD BEEN LEFT ON ROAD. EE WAS DRIVING VOLVO OVER THE HAUL ROAD. EE DROVE OVER THE PILE AND WAS JOLTED AGAINST A PIECE OF METAL ON THE TRUCK. LACERATED RIGHT EAR - PLACED ON ANTIBIOTICS/STERI-STRIPS.
DRIVING LOADER, LOADING SHOT ROCK, FELT PAIN IN BACK & LEG, AND NUMBNESS IN LEGS & FEET.