The EE was attempting to remove cutting blades from the back of EE's truck, with mobile crane. EE had a pry bar in between the blades EE was holding the top blade up with right hand and trying to put strap around with left hand, EE had leather gloves on. The blade slid back and fell on left index and middle finger causing bruising, and swelling. No medical attention needed.
Emp claimed inj back on Fri. 7/28 but did not report it until Mon. 7/31. Emp was oper. a Komatsu 400HM haul truck and hit a pothole in the haul rd. causing inj to lower back. This report was originally submitted via paper copy, and this report is being generated to make amendments per MSHA field office. Original was submitted 8/8/17.
Employee was attempting to remove a large mud ball off the main feed belt. While removing the mud ball he suffered a lower back strain. He went directly to his immediate supervisor and notified him of the incident and was taken to Columbus ER where he was treated and released back to light duty which will cease 10/11/2015.