The EE was inspecting the wet plant hopper belt, when they lost balance and placed left hand on the belt. This resulted in their hand being caught between the belt and hopper frame. The injury sustained was a laceration to the left palm and contusion to the upper side of their hand.
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Showing all 3The EE attempted to climb the stairs to the work platform by the screens. The EE slipped and fell approximately 4' and fractured EE's medial malleolus of the left ankle.
The EE was attempting to troubleshoot the dry plant generator when slipped and fell and struck their head. This resulted in a 1" laceration, which needed 2 staples to close the wound.