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employee slipped on wet ground and sprain left ankle.
EE was walking in the crosswalk from the Employee Parking Lot towards the Main Office. When they got to the office sidewalk, they placed their left foot up on the sidewalk and was beginning to take a step up with their right foot when they lost balance and fell backwards striking their head on the crosswalk pavement.
Employee removed lid from manhole to pump out water from scales. While waiting on water removal process to be completed, EE picked up an air hose and began walking backwards to remove slack from the hose and stepped into the manhole causing employee to partially fall into opening striking lower back
EE was walking towards EE's office when EE tripped on a rug causing EE to fall forward landing on both knees. EE then noticed blood seeping through EE's jeans at the right knee. Upon inspecting knee, EE noticed a laceration measuring about 4 inches in length across EE's right knee. EE went to Mercy Jefferson ER where EE received 12 stitches to close the wound.
Stepped off of forklift onto uneven ground causing a minor fracture to left foot injured employee is on restricted duty
Maint Tech was climbing a step ladder, lost their balance and tried to catch their self. Employee's wrist contacted a piece of metal which caused a laceration.
While the employee was climbing down a fixed ladder EE slipped on the 3rd rung from the bottom and landed awkwardly on EE's left ankle.
Employee was walking back from river pump on road, stumbled and caught themselves resulting in them placing all their weight on left leg
Employee was working on housekeeping around the plant. While working with the vac-truck operator employee was giving hand signals to the driver during the backing up process. While doing this their feet slipped and they began to fall. during this process their right leg became entangled underneath them and they broke their leg.
Employee was climbing into the cab of the bulldozer EE operates when EE's foot slipped off the step and EE fell injuring EE's ankle in the process.
EE was walking from EE's office to the front break room for the morning meeting. EE heard some voices from the direction of the break room. EE turned EE's head to see who was speaking. At this time, EE's foot went into a depression in the walkway, causing EE's knee to twist awkwardly. EE felt something pop in EE's knee and immediately began to feel pain
EE was assisting other Mechanics lift one leg of the Finish Mill 1 duplex compressor north compressor with a crowbar so shims could be placed under the leg. While lifting the motor, the end of the crowbar broke and flung back against employee causing EE to fall and twist EE's right ankle in the process.
Employee parked a skid steer loader, when employee was getting out of skid steer and stepping down, employee hung left foot in between the bucket frame and step for dismounting skid steer.
EE was assigned to build a platform and hopper. EE was wearing a harness but did not tie off and fell through the unfinished platform. The fall was approximately 13 feet. Injuries include a cut about the eye, wrist fracture and teeth knocked loose, and a cut on lip.
While walking they slipped on ice and bumped a knee.
EE was descending inside staircase to exit building. EE missed a step, slipped and fell down approx 5 remaining steps landing at the bottom of the staircase resulting in a fracture of the left ankle
EE was loading up tools and equipment into the back of the work van. As EE was stepping out of the back of the van, their right foot slipped off of the step causing them to fall forward with their left leg underneath them twisting a knee.
EE was working on air cannons on the Pre-heat Tower. As EE finished the job, EE pivoted to the left to take a step. EE stated when EE's left foot landed on the pavement, EE's left ankle gave out and rolled. EE stated heard a pop or a crack and immediately felt pain in the ankle. EE stated lost balance and caught self on the analyzer box to EE's left.
Tech got into the back of the service truck to retrieve a hose. While stepping out of the truck, techs foot caught the tailgate of the truck bed and began to fall backwards. Techs hand slipped off the safety handle attached to the service bed and EE continued to fall backwards hitting the ground.
Employee had just finished parking the 775G (2023) in the north muster area and was exiting the truck. On EE's way down, EE's right foot got stuck between the fire suppression tank and the bottom step of the stairs. As EE turned around to go down the two rung ladder, EE lost balance due to EE's foot being stuck and fell down approximately four feet to the ground.
Employee was cleaning around pulper pit. The steel floor covering the pit Flexed and slipped off of the support causing the employee to fall. EE caught self with both arms. Resulting in shoulder injury. Procedure took place on 11/07/2024 resulting in restricted duty but the restricted duty began on 11/11/2024
Employee was walking on a flat wet paved road carrying 2 shovels over right shoulder when EE's right foot slipped causing EE to lose balance and fall to the ground in a backward twisting motion.
Employee lost footing while stepping off a ladder, falling to the ground and fractured right elbow
The employee stepped off of a ladder onto an uneven section of ground, causing EE to fall and land on elbow. EE suffered a hairline crack in the ulna, which required a brace to be worn. There were no restrictions as it did not affect EE's regular job.
EE walked out of the Electrician's Repair Shop towards the Control Building carrying a tool and electric drill in their hands. EE was taking tiny steps due to the ice and a decline on the concrete pavement when suddenly EE slipped and fell on EE's back. Work status is Restricted Duty.
EE was exiting truck bin and slipped on second step.
Employee slipped on a wet concrete pad and dislocated right thumb while bracing self for the fall.
EE walking down stairs, knee gave out resulting in a knee sprain.
While welding inside the Stage 5 Cyclone, the employee turned and fell off of the work deck to the one 4 1/2 feet below. The employee suffered a 2.3mm tear in the left shoulder ligament.
EE was exiting the CV06 Conveyor tunnel and was walking towards the Limestone Dome when EE stepped on a patch of ice and slipped and fell on backside with right elbow striking the ground. Diagnosis: Contusion of right elbow; restricted duty authorized.
Injured employee was accessing tanker, when gangway shifted employee stepped through the gap between the gangway and the tanker twisting a knee.
Employee was attempting to remove a conveyor screw drive belt guard. Their left foot slipped off a cross beam and lower leg scraped against a piece of grating, resulting in a laceration. Required stitches and restricted duty.
Leaving main office carrying small boxes, tripped and fell
As the employee was completing EE's pre-operation inspection of 100 ton haul truck, EE tripped over EE's own feet in loose gravel at the Quarry parking lot. Employee was sore from left hip down to left calf.
EMPLOYEE WAS CARRYING DOWN A RIVET GUN AND A CHIPPING GUN FROM SECOND FLOOR, THE AIR HOSE SLIPPED OUT OF EE'S HANDS AND EE TRIPPED OVER THE HOSE CAUSING EE TO STUMBLE. NOW EE'S KNEE IS SWOLLEN AND TIGHT LIKE EEE STRAINED IT.
Employee fell backwards and braced self to stop fall. Felt pain in abdomen. Med exam diagnosed with hernia on right side and undetermined muscle injury on left side. Referred for surgical eval.
The employee was guiding a 400-500# sprocket to the landing area to be picked up by a crane. While rolling the sprocket along the catwalk it began to tip over and the contractor that was helping roll the sprocket said it was tipping and EE couldn't hold it. The employee was trying to get out of the way and the sprocket caught EE's shirt pulling EE to the floor under the sprocket.
Employee was walking to the plant's Hourly time clock to "clock in" when EE stepped on some soft snow/ice mixture and quickly slipped and fell hard on backside. EE immediately felt pain in the lower back, shoulders, and the left side of EE's neck. Diagnosis: Low back pain.
Employee was adding oil to a gear box when EE slipped and fell, hitting their back on a shaker screen.
While stepping off the switcher to disengage the rail car the employee slipped on some ice/snow buildup on the rail and to the side of the rail.
Employee states: while walking along a concrete walkway leading to W3801 tunnel EE slipped on a patch of ice. EE didn't fall to the ground. EE caught self with EE's left hand holding onto the handrail hurting EE's left elbow. Doctor diagnosed EE with an elbow strain. This became reportable on 6/16/22 when professional medical treatment was needed.
Individual was climbing a fixed ladder and lost EE's grip or footing and fell approximately 6 feet to the ground below fracturing the humerus of EE's right arm and dislocating EE's right shoulder. Employee is on restricted duty.
EE was walking from the lab back to the control room. EE said: turned the corner from the lab, slipped and fell on right side. EE felt some pain and soreness in upper right arm/shoulder area. The floor was dry and nothing was on the floor.
Employee stepped on a rock and rolled ankle, resulting in avulsion fracture. Prescribed air cast, crutches, and restricted duty.
Entering sump tank when right knee popped.
Employee stepped out of the manlift basket when EE's right foot rolled under EE causing the ankle to twist.
Employee fell through sheet metal roof and was suspended above an operational kiln. Injuries were due to the extreme heat, not from the fall. Burns were primarily to the buttocks and backs of legs.
Employee was stepping out of a skid steer when EE's foot slipped causing EE's knee to twist in an abnormal position.
Employee slipped and fell on an icy sidewalk in February. EE continued to have pain and was sent for an MRI. It revealed a fractured scapula on 3-16-21. The follow-up doctor visit has resulted in work restrictions.
The employee was on the third rung of a 6'-0" ladder using a harness with a retractable lanyard. The employee was tied off and using a plasma cutter to cut out grizzley bars. While cutting, slag went down the employee's shirt, and EE fell from the ladder. The platform the ladder was on had refractory on it, causing the employee to strain/sprain ankle when EE fell.