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July 12, 2017 TX · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
EOG Resources Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was tightening flange bolts on an intake line connecting to a water pump. The employee said that they felt a sharp pain in their right shoulder while tightening the nuts with 2 crescent wrenches. The employee saw a physician and was given 2 medications for the soreness and swelling. The employee was released to come back to work on 07/17/2017.

October 24, 2014 WI · Metal/Non-Metal steel worker, iron metal worker, iron worker SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EOG Resources, Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While lowering welding lead from a belt line, employee was untangling a knot in the wire and slipped and pinched his fingers between the welding lead and the catwalk surface, causing laceration to the back of his right index finger.

May 18, 2014 WI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
EOG Resources, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

A maintenance worker was completing prep work for the installation of a belt scale when his tool kicked back and made contact to his left forearm.

May 12, 2014 WI · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
EOG Resources, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Utility Operator while shoveling off a truck on the overload platform felt a pop in tendon of his hand.

April 16, 2014 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
EOG Resources Inc · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

A Stelter & Brick employee arrived at the mine site to perform a bi-annual inspection of the dryers. The employee went to the field office and sat down and complained of chest burning. The employee took 2 aspirins and shortly afterwards fell on the floor. CPR was given to the employee until EMS arrived and was turned over to them.

March 8, 2014 WI · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
EOG Resources, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner felt a sting in his left shoulder. Administered first aid: ice packs and heat treatments. On 3/20/14 employee mentioned the first aid was not working enough. He was sent to occupational health clinic for evaluation. He was released with some restrictions and requires physical therapy. This makes it a medical treatment injury with no lost time days.

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