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EE was coming down from the loader when EE thought EE was on the last step of the ladder and fell on EE's right side injuring EE's right wrist. Weather conditions were very windy that day.
The IE was walking down a flight of steps. On the last one they stepped awkwardly causing them to roll ankle. The X-ray came back negative and the employee was diagnosed with a sprained ankle. A follow up appointment on 2/13 resulted in restrictions.
EE squatting down to put a bolt and not in a belt skirt and EE's left foot slid causing EE to injure EE's left knee
EE was walking down the stairs from the K3/K4 burner floor towards the K4 coal mill while carrying samples. EE stepped down from the last step in the stairs, rolled EE's ankle and fell to the ground.
IE clocked out went to EE's car and changed out of work boots and put on slides, went to the back of EE's car, stepped off asphalt into muddy area and fell. Broke 2 bones in EE's ankle.
Employee (EE) was walking around a pilar to collect tools for a job when EE's feet slipped out from under EE and EE fell to the ground on EE's left shoulder. EE was seen at the clinic and diagnosed with a left shoulder strain and a left knee strain and released with restrictions
Employee twisted knee while climbing stairs to the lab.
Employee was walking along the combing on a barge that was brought in and rolled EE's ankle. At the time there was just some swelling and no further treatment. Employee stated in March EE was still feeling pain periodically. An MRI was ordered and referral to an Orthopedic. The Orthopedic surgeon provided a prescription for Physical Therapy on 4/6/2026 to strengthen ankle.
Employee was walking in the work area when EE tripped and fell over a pipe that was in EE's path of travel.
Employee was climbing down steps on off-highway haul truck and slipped. When employee caught themselves on the rail, they injured their left shoulder.
Employee was greasing when EE stepped down from elevated platform (2 step) EE's left ankle rolled fracturing EE's fifth metatarsal. Employee was initially being treated with conservative care however went for X-rays on 06/11/2025 where it was determined to be fractured.
While walking across a snow-covered, icy parking lot at the mine, an employee was taking EE's time and shuffling EE's feet due to the slippery conditions. Unfortunately, EE lost EE's footing and fell, landing heavily on EE's left elbow.
Employee was walking along rail line and stepped in a small hole. The employee never fell to the ground but did injure their left knee. The employee went to a clinic on 09/24/24 and received work restrictions.
While attempting to close roll top barge lids employees boot caught on edge of barge causing EE to lose balance and stumble, where EE twisted EE's right ankle
IE was carrying a steel plate on right shoulder when IE lost balance and slowly fell backwards. IE grabbed onto the edge of a frame with left arm and pulled left shoulder. IE was diagnosed with strain. IE was placed on restrictions and prescribed PT on 7/24/2024
Employee jumped from loader ladder into soft berm and rolled EE's left ankle. Requested to see doctor on 3/26/2024 and was given restrictions.
IE was getting out of loader and stepped onto the side of a berm. IE twisted EE's left knee. IE was diagnosed with strain. IE was prescribed PT on 04/17/2024.
EE WAS TRANFERRING FROM THE GANGWAY TO TRAILER WHEN LEFT HEEL OF BOOT CAUGHT ON THE DOME LID CAUSING THE EE TO STUMBLE. THIS RESULTED IN A STRAIN TO THE LEFT KNEE WHILE REGAINING THEIR BALANCE.
Employee was working in area of wet clay and fell. Resulting in sprained left wrist and contusion to forearm.
Was at scales loading a truck. Loaded truck and began to return to control room Walked across scale and started to walk down a hill (about 1' high) the ground was slick. EE stepped down with right foot and it slipped from under them and they fell back on their buttocks Their right knee started to have a burning sensation
The employee was cleaning the roof on the top lime silo with a pressure washer. After EE finished part of it, EE went downstairs between the 5th and 4th floor and slipped on a step. EE was holding onto the handrail with right hand.
Employee was connecting a hose to the top of a pneumatic railcar prior to loading. While moving the vent hose employee lost balance and fell forward. Employee reached out to catch themselves with a hand and felt a pain in shoulder. Pain did not subside over time and was diagnosed via MRI that was confirmed by an orthopedic doctor and was given a cortisone injection on 3/16/23.
Quarry Haul Truck driver missed last step and fell to ground. Right leg was caught in last step on the ladder and hurt right ankle. EE was taken to the doctor and they were diagnose with a strain of right Achilles tendon and Contusion of right foot. EE was given an immobilizing device.
Employee was coming down the stairs (jumped) at the dryer platform and when EE reached ground level, EE's ankle rolled and EE fell to the ground, injuring EE's ankle and EE's elbow. Employee was terminated for cause on 07/22/2022 (unrelated to the injury).
EE stepping down off a ladder and missed a rung causing EE to strain shoulder.
While walking on a flat surface, miner twisted left ankle causing a potential foot fracture.
An operator was exiting the railcar mover via the fixed ladder. When stepping from the bottom step to the ground roughly 12 inches below, the employee felt a pop in knee. Ground conditions were favorable with no mud or loose material.
Employee was removing the guard on a conveyor belt while standing on a ladder. Fell off of ladder about 4 feet and landed on right side. MRI review on 12/2 revealed torn rotator cuff and employee was placed on restricted duty.
EE had walked just outside the hydrate building North of blend loadout when EE collapsed falling to the ground. Medical opinion is that this occurred due to EE becoming overheated. However there is nothing to confirm the diagnosis. EE had a laceration requiring 5 sutures to close just over the left temple.
Operator began to maneuver drill from the low-boy. The spotter signaled operator to stop, operator engaged the parking brake, unbuckled seat belt, stood up to access the situation. At this point the cribbing rolled, shifting the front tire off the trailer. At this same time the operator exited the cab and sustained an injury to heel.
The employee started work at 7:00 PM on May 31 and was walking back to change house after the shift ended at 7:00 AM on Jun 1. EE stepped on a RR track, then tripped. EE's foot caught on the track and EE's hand broke the fall. EE's finger caught on a bent spike. EE was wearing all of the PPE except gloves. EE fractured right ring finger and lost a fingernail.
Employee tripped while climbing down from the back of a flatbed truck. Fell on upper back/shoulder. Fractured one rib.
When completing a vehicle inspection, the heavy equipment operator lost EE's balance and hit EE's elbow on a metal railing. The miner was given moderate duty work restrictions.
EE slipped and fell on snow and ice and was place on restricted duty following the incident. EE landed on their RT side including hip and elbow, however when medical treatment was sought it involved EE's right foot.
Employee was coming down the stairs of DCL#5 at the 75 Loadout. As EE stepped down on to the asphalt off the stairs EE's left foot gave out and rolled as EE planted it. The ankle swelled up immediately. The employee sought medical attention the following day and received restrictions to not be on feet for more than 4 hours at a time.
Roller Mill Operator twisted right ankle while operating the bagging station after noticing a torn bag that was traveling up the bag flattener conveyor belt. The Operator exited the bagging station access platform at an angle and when stepping down, missed the second step and twisted right ankle when contacting the floor.
Employee was walking between rows of drilled pattern on a 21 degree slope (approximate) when EE stepped on a loose stone with EE's right foot causing EE to fall to the ground resulting in a right ankle sprain and right knee contusion.
The employee was climbing a ladder. Right foot slipped on the fifth rung of the ladder. Employee did have three points of contact and was not holding anything while climbing. Employee fell and sprained right knee.
Miner was descending from a ladder, lost footing and used right arm to hold the ladder to prevent a fall. Miner sustained a sprain of the right shoulder rotator cuff. Physician put the miner on restricted work activities, and was released back to work immediately.
Employee (EE) was walking past an open pallet of empty bulk bags when EE tripped on a length of cordage that was attached to the pallet at one end and loose at the other. The EE had one foot placed on the loose end and the other caught under the cordage causing EE to trip. When EE fell EE impacted the ground with EE's right shoulder.
Employee was walking up the walkway adjacent to the coal belt, tripped on something and fell onto the walkway. Stated they did not know what they tripped on, as there were no hazards present and the walkway was clear. EE braced the fall with right hand, but left hand contacted the grating, causing swelling to left hand and a fractured left pinky finger.
Employee was adjusting a wire rope sling, which was connected to a bar that assists in unrolling conveyor belt. The employee lost EE's balance and fell backwards. When EE fell backwards EE braced EE's fall on a pallet positioned behind self fracturing left wrist.
An Employee was walking down the stairs when they slipped on the last step and struck their arm on the midrail.
EE had to clear the chute at the head section of BC 463 it was clogged with wet coal and coke. After clearing the chute, EE was coming down the ladder and stepped off the last rung onto the small concrete. On EE's next step EE missed the concrete landing and fell 13" to the concrete level below and hit left shoulder. It was raining very hard at the time of the accident.
A laborer fell from a truck, injuring the heel of EE's foot.
Employee was walking toward equipment. Stepped on an object, possible rock, fell to the ground twisting left ankle.
Employee injured right knee while walking on the floor.
Employee connected the hook of the SRL to a positioning D-Ring on EE's harness the hook was not properly seated on the D-Ring, but rather the D-Ring was pinched between the tip of the hook and the hook gate (not seated in the hook throat).
Employee fell from a vertical ladder at the #2 coal mill on the Cooler floor, and struck head, causing a concussion. Employee does not remember what happened and there were no witnesses.
An operator slipped while accessing equipment injuring knee.