THE EE IS AN EQUIPMENT OPERATOR WHO WAS TEMPORARILY ASSIGNED DUTIES HELPING THE SHOP MECHANICS. HE WAS STEPPING FROM THE DECK OF A 992 CAT LOADER TO THE FRONT FENDER. AS HE STRETCHED TO COMPLE TE HIS STEP HE EXPERIENCED PAIN IN HIS RIGHT THIGH. ICE PACKS WERE APPLIED. HE WAS TRANSPORTED TO MEDICAL CENTER, EXAMINED, GIVEN MUSCLE RELAXANTS, REFERED TO PHYSICAL THERAPY.