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While carrying screens for switching out on dewatering screw, EE felt discomfort in groin section. EE went to hospital and was diagnosed with hernia-type injury. Surgery was performed and EE was released next day.
Supervisor had last contacted worker at 1:15 PM. Dredge operator called supervisor at 3:15, notifying him that he could not contact worker. Supervisor found worker unresponsive at the controls of the CAT972G loader he was operating. Loader was upright with bucket in pile. Worker transported to local hospital. Diagnosed as suffering from a stroke. No other injuries or damage.
Injured worker had climber the ladder to clean a grizzly screen. As he stepped onto the platform, he struck his right knee against the guard rail. He continued to work his shift. His knee was swollen the next morning. He sought medical attention on 9/20.