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Employee states he was carrying a laptop up the stairs of #24512 830 truck. When he got to the top and turned he twisted his back causing a strain. On 8/7/2015 he went to CAMC Memorial and was treated by Dr. and diagnosed with a lower lumbar strain and taken off work.
Employee was operating #21909 994H Loader. Employee states the loader bucket struck a large rock while loading and stopped the loader immediately. Employee felt a strain in his lower back. on 7/30/2015 employee was treated by Dr. Hill and taken off work for a lower lumbar strain. Employee was released to return to work on 8/3/2015.
Employee states he was adding hydraulic fluid to #11301 D8 R dozer at the Bragg Fork Impoundment. The employee slipped and fell 6 feet 3 inches to the ground. Employee was transported to CAMC General by Air Evac. Employee was admitted and diagnosed with back and neck pain and released on 7/31/2015 and referred to a Specialist.
Employee states he was turning the ammonia off on the B-side thickener and the valve leaked and sprayed ammonia on him. Employee went to Boone Memorial Hospital and referred to a Specialist. Employee was released to return to work. On 7/30/2015 the employee missed work due to an adverse reaction with the antibiotic that was prescribed.
Employee states he was dismounting #20603 D11 dozer and his foot slipped on the bottom step. Employee struck the lower right side of his body on the lower step. On 06/22/2015 employee went to Logan Regional Medical Center and was treated by Dr. and diagnosed with herniated discs C-5 thru C-7 and bulging discs L-3 thru L-5 and taken off work.
Employee was making welding repairs to the Dragline bucket and a hot piece of metal burned a hole in his pants and went down inside his boot and burned the top of his left foot. Employee went to CAMC Urgent Care on 06/19/2015 and taken off work for a Partial Thickness Burn on his left foot.
Employee states he was mounting #21133 930H Loader and felt a pop in his right knee. Employee was treated at Boone Memorial Hospital on 7/14/2015 and 7/22/15 and given an MRI. On 8/17/2015 the employee was treated at Scott Orthopedic by Dr. and diagnosed with a torn meniscus and taken off work.
Employee dismounted his loader to check the coal and slipped on ice and fell straining his right shoulder. Employee was treated at Health Plus on 2/28/2015, 3/23/2015, 4/16/2015, and 4/30/2015 by Dr. Employee was taken off work 5/1/2015 with a contusion to his right shoulder and referred to an orthopedic specialist.
Employee bent over lifting a quick drop valve and felt pain in his lower back. On 2/10/2015 employee went to McKinney Family Chiropractic and was treated by Dr. and was released to return to work.
Employee was dismounting #11301 D8 dozer on the refuse area and his foot slipped and he fell on his back and right hip. Conditions at the time of the incident were wet and muddy. Employee was diagnosed with Lumbago and taken off work on 06/17/2015.
Employee was adjusting the height of an adjustable Caterpillar jack stand. The tube slipped from his hand and his little finger on his right hand was in the bottom adjustment hole and the tip of his finger was amputated. Employee was transported to CAMC General but the tip could not be re-attached.
Employee was working on a sykes pump that belonged to the customer. He went to turn around to do something & felt a pop in his lower back.
Employee stated that he was mounting his coal loader and experienced pain in his left wrist.
Using a torch to cut out bearing and hot metal flew off into Left ear.
Employee was operating #24909 789 Haul Truck. As the loader began to dump the first bucket, employee stated that he was jarred when a rock and material struck the truck bed. Employee stated that he felt pain in his neck, back, and legs. He was transported to CMAC where he was diagnosed with a neck/back strain.
Employee was dismounting a D-10 Dozer. He stated that his foot slipped off of the bottom step and he fell to the ground. The ground in this area was level, dismounting hand rail and steps were in good condition. Employee was wearing his gloves and hard hat at the time of the fall.
Employees were attempting to install a left rear wheel and tire onto a motor grade 16M at the shop. The wheel was positioned to be mounted to the grader hub and employee began starting the bolts. The wheel shifted and pinched his finger between the wheel and bolt head. He finished his shift, went to the hospital and received several stitches.
Employee was grinding on #21302 992G loader. Grinding dust settled in his hood and when welding helmet lenses came down material went into employee's right eye. Employee went to Mountain State Eye Associates and was seen by Dr. A piece of metal was removed that was free floating but employee received a prescription.
Employee was operating a 630 Rock Truck. He went over to cut off the heater valve. He stated that when he lifted the radiator cover, he strained his right shoulder. He finished his shift and continued to work until 6/18/2014.
I went to the tool room to get a new tip and nozzle for my welder, and I got tangled up in the torch hoses, and fell out of the tool room on to the ground. After getting up something popped in my back and that is when I tried to walk the pain out but it didn't help and I decided to go to the Emergency Room to get checked out.
Employee was moving side plate off the crusher on the welding table. The flanges dropped off the table mashing his right hand middle finger causing a laceration. Employee went to Raleigh General Hospital and received seven sutures.
Employee was pulling power cable to put on the tub at the Dragline. His right foot slipped twisting his lower back. On 2/28/2014 employee went to Logan Regional Medical Center and was examined by Dr. and diagnosed with a Lubosacral Strain and taken off work and referred to a specialist.
Employee states he backed over a rock operating #20529 D10 dozer and was jarred straining his left leg and lower back. Employee was examined by Dr. at Lincoln Primary Care on 2/11/2014 and taken off work for a strain to his lower back.
Employee states he hit a dip in the road at the bottom of the 495 Shovel ramp causing pain to his lower back. Employee was examined by Dr. and taken off work and referred to a neurosurgeon.
Employee stepped back away from #23501 993K Loader after dismounting and stepped on frozen rock and fell backwards to the ground. Employee felt pain in lower back and groin area. Employee was transported to CAMC General and examined by E.R. Physician. Employee was diagnosed with a muscle strain to the back and taken off work for three days.
Employee was operating #20548 a D10 Dozer on the dump and Truck #24903 a 789 backed up and struck the cab area jarring the employee. Employee completed his shift and went to Logan Regional Medical Center and was diagnosed with a Thoracic and Cervical Sprain and taken off work till 1/3/2014. Employee was examined by a specialist on 1/3/2014 and taken off work thru 3/3/2014.
Employee states that he slipped after stepping to the ground from #23207 16M Grader. Employee states he fell on his left side injuring his left shoulder, elbow and hip. Employee was examined by Dr. on 12/3/2013 and diagnosed with a strain/sprain of the left hip and lower lumbar. 12/3/2013 was the employee's first day away from work and is now a Lost Time Injury.
Employee was grinding brackets on a ladder platform. Employees left eye started itching and he removed his hood, safety glasses, and gloves and rubbed his eye. A small metal particle got into his eye and had to be removed by an Ophthalmologist and he was given prescription eye drops to prevent infection.
Employee states he was dismounting his dozer a D11 R and slipped on the step beside the engine compartment and fell between the dozer and tracks. On 7/28/2013 employee was treated at Boone Memorial Hospital by Dr. and diagnosed with a lower lumbar and left shoulder strain and taken off work. This is now a lost time injury.
7/27/2013 employee advised that he jumped from the push arm on dozer injuring his back and right knee. 7/29/2013 employee went to Med Express and was treated for a lumbar strain relating to a prior injury including degenerative disc disease. 9/11/2013 employee started missing work. The insurer having found this injury compensable, this is being reported as a Lost Time Injury.
Employee states he was installing an exhaust turbo on D10 R dozer and felt a sharp pain and burning in his lower back. Employee was transported to CAMC General and diagnosed by Dr. with a lower lumbar strain and taken off work and this is now a lost time injury.
Employee states he was lifting an 8 inch plastic pipe and felt a strain to his lower back and stomach area. Employee was seen by Dr. and taken off work on 7/25/2013 with a lower lumbar strain and lumbar disc and nerve damage. This is now a lost time injury.
Employee was being loaded by the 495 Shovel. The Shovel had an electrical fault and the bucket struck the rear of the truck injuring his back, neck, and left leg. Employee was transported to CAMC General by Boone County Ambulance and diagnosed with a cervical and lumbar strain and taken off work thru 5/21/2013. This is now a lost time injury.
Employee was inside the 1570 Dragline and slipped and fell down steps injuring his hip and lower back. Employee was treated by Dr. on 5/8/2013 and was taken off work with a lumbar strain. This is now a lost time injury.
5/2/2013 employee advised he slipped and fell crossing over a lift jack on a dozer injuring his neck/shoulder. 5/5/2013 he went to ARH Emergency Room and was examined by Dr. and released. 5/6/2013 he went to Dr's office and taken off work with a neck strain. The insurer having found this injury compensable, this is being reported as a Lost Time Injury.
Employee was being loaded by the 495 Shovel and the bucket struck the right rear of the truck injuring the employee's left shoulder. Employee was transported to Logan Regional Medical Center and referred to a specialist. Specialist took the employee off work with a sprained left shoulder.
Employee stepped in a hole and twisted his left knee and hip. Employee did not miss any work until 9/25/2013 when surgery was performed to repair a torn meniscus of his left knee.
Employee was lifting a five gallon bucket of hydraulic oil up onto the tracks of #18605 a D10N dozer. While in the motion of lifting employee felt pain in his lower right back. Employee went to CAMC General on 3/19/2013 and referred to a specialist. Employee was treated by Dr on 3/26/2013 and diagnosed with an acute lower lumbar strain and taken off work thru 4/11/2013.
Employee was sitting down under a belt and grabbed hold of the structure to stand up and his left knee popped and he fell to the ground. An MRI revealed on 4/15/2013 that the employee had a tear of the medial cartilage or meniscus in his left knee and is off work and is now a lost time injury.
Lifting and twisting body, throwing a 74 pound coal sample onto shoulder, straining low back muscle.
Employee states on 2/22/2013 he injured his back while installing a cover plate on a 993K loader. Employee sought medical treatment and was diagnosed with a lumbar strain. MRI revealed degenerative disc disease. The insurer having found the injury compensable, this is being reported as a lost time injury.
Employee stepped in a hole and twisted his left knee. Employee was diagnosed with a torn meniscus and continued to work until 5/10/2013 at which time surgery was performed to repair the tear. This is now a lost time injury.
1/22/2013 employee advised his truck slid and struck the berm straining his back. Employee was examined by Dr. on 4/4/2013 and diagnosed with a back strain/sprain and an MRI was requested which revealed degenerative disc disease. 7/22/2013 employee started missing work. The insurer having found the injury compensable, this is being reported as a Lost Time Injury.
Employee stepped off platform and did not see a 1" X 16" bolt. Employee slipped and fell striking his right arm and elbow on a junction box. Employee was transported to CAMC General and was given x-rays with negative results and released. Employee went back to CAMC General and was taken off work due to swelling. Severe contusion and strain.
Employee notified the company on 1/18/2013 of an incident that supposedly happened six days prior. Employee stated he backed up and ran over a rock. A proper investigation could not be completed and employee started missing work on 2/13/2013. Employee was diagnosed with a cervical strain and ulnar neuropathy and is now compensable and being reported at this time.
Employee was operating a D10 dozer #20550 and backed over a rock with his left track jarring him and straining his back. Employee went to Thomas Memorial Hospital after work and was diagnosed with an acute cervical sprain and was taken off work for two days.
Employee stated he was taking a hubcap off a Komatsu 630E and slipped and fell to the ground injuring his left hip and right knee. Employee's family physician referred him to St. Marys Occupational Health Center. Dr. diagnosed him with a sciatic nerve issue on his left hip and sprained right knee and took him off work.
Using a Pry bar to shift & adjust track. Shifted his weight & pry bar slipped & cut left hand.
Employee reached down into his box to retrieve a small toolbox and when he pulled up on the small toolbox felt a burning sensation in his genital area. Employee went to CAMC Memorial on 10/06/2012 and was diagnosed with a direct inguinal hernia and orchitis.
Employee was descending the steps on the HD325 fuel truck and he slipped and caught himself with his right arm straining his right shoulder and neck. Employee completed his shift and went to Williamson Memorial Hospital and was taken off work for a possible pulled muscle.