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EE had parked EE's service truck at the shop. Was disembarking EE's truck using 3 points of contact. Boot apparently had moisture on it causing EE's foot to slip off last step. EE then lost balance and fell backwards in a sideways position and landed on EE's shoulder. Step is in good condition and clean. EE worked the rest of the day and went to urgent care after work
Injured was changing a hose on a Cat 773F from a 6 foot fiberglass ladder. It appears as EE was making EE's descent EE caught EE's pants (rip in pants) on the cover of the quick fuel connector. Causing fall backward, hitting shoulder and head on ground. EE was disoriented but answered basic questions correctly. Back of EE's head was bleeding somewhat, sent to ER to be checked
EE had started investigating possible deterioration to a metal grate in flooring by VSI crusher. While preparing to make repairs the grate gave way and EE fell to the ground approximately 12 feet below landing in mud softening EE's landing. EE refused medical at the time said they were ok. Talked with EE several times over the weekend, talked EE into getting some xrays
EE exited EE's haul truck at lunch time to share part of EE's lunch with another EE. While walking on the terrain, EE slipped on the partially thawed muddy ground. EE caught self with EE's right palm, which in turn jammed EE's arm into EE's elbow causing it to snap and dislocate.
Slipped or fell from last step of track of Metso LT105 or a step ladder nearby. Assisted from the ground because EE could not support self on the right leg - right knee replacement in January 2020. EE was unsure if knee gave way or made a misstep from of the steps. There was no debris present. EE was worried about the knee implant. Transported to ER.
EE was using the restroom, experienced a dizzy spell, blacked out, fell, and hurt shoulder. Got up, made the way back to the office nearby, while sitting in chair, EE experienced another dizzy spell and blacked out again. At that time, co-worker called ambulance.
Employee was mounting a Caterpillar 966 loader EQ #23.3814. Apparently there was frost on the loader grab bars and when ee reached with left hand it slid down and ee fell backwards. EE indicated ee must have caught hands and thought left arm was broken.
He was lifting signs that were for stockpile identification to place in the back of a pickup truck. It was raining and he slipped and twisted his back trying not to fall.
EE said he thought that maybe his boot was wet and that caused his left foot to slip while mounting his Euclid Water Truck (26.3604), causing pain to his upper left leg. Injury was not reported until 6:45 AM on November 18, 2013 stating that he needed to be off for a few days until he got better. Co. advised EE to have medical treatment.
EE tripped in door trench in back of shop while exiting the building. His knee swelled immediately. He did not want to go to the doctor at that time, but will leave early to ice and elevate the leg, stating he had surgery some years ago on this knee. If not better over the weekend he said he would seek medical attention.
EE was pressure washing a screen when he slipped and hit his knee on the screen rail. The deck was wet and muddy from the use of the pressure washer.
EE was exiting a Volvo A30 to empty a bin when he slipped & fell on truck steps during rainy weather. He hit his elbow against the side of the truck causing bruising and pain to his elbow and shoulder. No other damage to him or the equipment was noted. He informed his supervisor of his injury who arranged for IE to be taken to hospital for treatment.
He slipped when he was climbing down from the excavator. He did not fall however, the impact from missing a step was jolting. *Note..this report was originally filed on 7/10/07, because he was complaining of pain but had not made an appt with a Dr till 7/17/07. He was having knee therapy & we instructed him to see a specialist. We sent him home 8-10-07, MRI 8-13-07;surgery 9-13-07
He was handing another employee a piece of metal when his foot slipped and he fell approximately 4 to 5 feet landing on his back.
OPERATOR WAS STEPPING INTO HAULING UNIT AND LOST HIS FOOTING. HE FELL INTO THE DOOR FRAME STRIKING THE LOWER ABDOMINAL REGION.