The conveyor that the employee was on was wet. When he stepped down to get to the walkway his foot slipped on railing causing him to loose balance, falling to the walk about 3 feet from belt.
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Showing all 3Climbing down of feed belt #16 at tailend, twist lower back and strained lower back. belt was damp but not a factor. just stepped or twisted wrong way.
EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING DOWN HILL FROM FEEDER TO JAW AND CAUGHT EITHER HEEL OR TOE OF LEFT BOOT ANDFELL ON HIS LEFT SIDE. HE LANDED 5 TO 7 FEET FROM WHERE HE TRIPPED. HE STRAINED AND BRUISED HIS NECK AND BACK.