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EE tripped over a bolt sticking up from floor. He fell to the floor injuring his shoulder and ribs.
EE was drilling holes for the next shot. When he exited the cab of the drill to check one of his holes, he stepped too close to the edge of the bluff and slid over the edge. Hairline fracture - left foot.
EE SAID HE WAS WALKING UP STAIRS TO PREHEATER TOWER AFTER MORNING STRETCHES. IT WAS EXTREMLY COLD OUT AND HE FELT A PULL IN HIS RIGHT CALF. WAS TAKEN TO DR AND DIAGNOSED WITH ACHILLES TENDONIT IS.
WHEN STEPPING DOWN FROM FAN LEVEL TO BAGHOUSE DAMPER LEVEL HEEL OF EE'S BOOT CAUGHT CAUSING EE TO FALL FORWARD ONTO PISTON HOUSING FRAME. EE LANDED ON FLANK (LEFT RIBS).
EE WAS CARRYING CHAIN INTO KILN - TRIPPED FALLING ON CHAINS.
EE WAS TIGHTENING HOSE FITTING WITH WRENCH. TOOLSLIPPED OFF FITTING CAUSING EE TO FALL TO GROUNDLANDING ON ROCKY AREA.
LADDER SLID-EE SUPPORTED SELF BY ARM AND HAND WHILE STRAIGHTENING LADDER.
EMPLOYEE SLIPPED ON LOOSE MATERIAL AS HE ATTEMPTED TO CATCH HIMSELF FROM FALLING, HE STRAINE DHIS SHOULDER.
EE SLIPPED WHILE CLIMBING SCREW CONVEYOR CROSS-OVER LADDER, INJURIES SHOULDER ATTEMPTING TO CATCH HIMSELF.