The employee stated he was cleaning the top floor (and floor) of the belt presses. He rashed down the steps to check the presses on the 1st floor when he lost three, point contact with the hand rails and fell at the bottom step. He stated that his right leg went under the step and twisted his ankle.
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Employee had completed pre-shift inspection. As he was getting on the loader, he slipped and caught himself with his left arm. This strained his shoulder.
EE OPENED THE PARTS TRAILER AND WAS SURPRISED BY A HOUSE CAT WHICH HAD BECOME TRAPPED INSIDE. WHEN STARTLED, THE EE TRIPPED DOWN THE STAIRS AND FELL ON HIS LEFT ARM.