Hand splitting blocks. Block tipped and slid down block ankle caught on rocks and rolled. Sprained right ankle.
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Showing all 2990 loader operator was offloading finished blocks. Operator picked up the West block, employee approached the East block along its East end. East block shifted and 4x4 dunnage collapsed; the block fell & landed on employee's right foot. Operator used the loader to lift the block off of employee's foot, and EE "hobbled" away from the block to a safe spot. Crushed right foot.