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September 24, 2024 CO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
MW Sorter LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

The employee was helping lift replacement blow bars for the crusher repair. EE went to lift the blow bar and felt a funny pinch in their back. After resting for a minute, EE decided it best to go to the hospital for evaluation. The doctor released EE without treatment and told EE not to return to work for three days. All conditions were normal at the time.

January 31, 2024 CO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator OTHER
MW Sorter LLC · Unclassified, insufficient data

The employee passed out on the job due to a personal medical reason. The employee was found by another employee. EE was woken up and seemed confused and shaky. 911 was called out of precaution and the employee was taken down to meet the ambulance. The employee was released to return to duty on the next set of shifts.

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