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While measuring for future cuts on the ledge, Employee attempted to step over a barrier rope (approx. 30" high). Employee's foot was tripped by the rope and employee fell over the rope landing on left knee, resulting in broken patella.
While beginning to mark a turned block, employee noticed a chunk of stone debris attached to the side of the block. Employee used left foot to stomp downward on excess piece. Excess piece was barely attached & fell easily but downward momentum & lack of resistance by the stone caused employee to lose balance, falling down onto block landing on right shoulder.
Conditions contributing to Injury: uneven working surface, inattention to task status. Resulting in losing balance, falling on backside while attempting to break fall with hand, sprained wrist.