DES MOINES NORTH SANDMetal/Nonmetal

EE was installing a new chain sprocket on the digger drive. After the completion of the project, EE felt pain in his right hip. Plant manager was not notified of injury until 3/15/2006. EE was seen by Dr. & recommended to have MRI and be seen by surgeon. EE underwent surgery on 3/21/2005 for herniated disc.

EE WAS CHANGING A TIRE. WHEN HE STOOD UP FROM CHANGING THE TIRE HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER MIDDLE BACK.

EMPLOYER WAS USING ACETYLENE TORCH WHEN SPARKS CAUGHT EE'S INSULATED COVERALLS ON FIRE. HE RECEIVED 2ND DEGREE BURNS TO CALVE OF RIGHT LEG. INITIAL TREATMENT WAS FIRST AID BUT EE LATER DEVELOP ED AN INFECTION THAT REQUIRED HOSPITALIZATION TO TREAT WITH ANTIBIOTICS.