Associate was performing normal refueling duties on mobile equipment. As he stepped up on a piece of equipment, he aggravated an old disc injury from the military and is unable to work today. He has gone to see the Veterans Administration doctor who is overseeing his previous injury and will report back on the required treatment.
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September 9, 2009
IL · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Headwaters Resources Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
March 2, 2009
IL · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Headwaters Resources Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Operator was walking up to excavator to begin operation for the day. Stepped on a frozen clod of dirt and twisted ankle. Weather conditions were dry, 20 degrees, sunshine.
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