Employee was utilizing a 6' ladder leaned against the drivers side frame to access 2 battery solenoid boxes. When dismounting the ladder he stepped off the first rung in a backward pivoting motion. His right foot was at an angle & rolled upward as he stepped to the ground. The accident resulted in an unspecified ankle sprain.
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June 28, 2011
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
ACG Materials · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
ACG Materials · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE WALKING ON DRIVE ABOVE GRID, EMLOYEE FELL THROUGH GRID.
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