EE was shoveling gravel at crusher and felt slight pain in left abdomen area. Continued to work and later noticed a small lump in left abdomen area. Did not report anything until 11/3/08 when he felt a small pain and the lump reappeared. Sought medical attention and was diagnosed with a hernia in left abdomen.
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October 29, 2008
WI · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
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James Peterson Sons Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
September 14, 2006
WI · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
James Peterson Sons Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
Employee was assisting lead person to remove a support shaft that holds a conveyor belt. The shaft wouldn't slide out by pushing from the opposite side. The injured employee reached in to assist with his hand to pull the shaft. When the shaft slid out of the support bracket on the opposite side the shaft tipped up & pinched the employee's finger.
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