Ground was frozen, snow had an accumulation of 2 inches. EE was exiting his vehicle at the N.E. holding pond to start a pump. He had traveled approx. 10 ft and slipped. He broke his left fibula and damaged ligaments in his left ankle that requires surgery to insert 2 pins to stablize his ankle.
EMPLOYEES WERE IN CLOSE PROXIMITY WHEN ONE WAS WORKING WITH A HOOK KNIFE. ONE EMPLOYEE FAILED TO STAY OUT OF THE WAY. ONE EMPLOYEE FAILED TO MAKE SURE THE OTHER WAS CLEAR WHEN CUTTING WITH THE KNIFE. EMPLOYEES WERE TRAINED ON SAFE USE OF KNIFE BUT FAILED TO UNDERSTAND THAT EVEN WITH SAFE DESIGN THE KNIFE COULD STILL CAUSE INJURY.