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EE was climbing up a ladder to hit on a silo to see if it was empty, the ladder fell over as EE was going up it.
Operator fell due to loosing grip and footing while climbing down the stairs of Front Loader. Recent rainfall caused wet/muddy conditions in the job site area which contributed to the incident. Operator sustained minor injuries to leg, hip, and elbow due to the incident.
EE stated EE had stepped up on top of 3 pallets to hand a bulk bag on the packer to fill. EE's knee just gave out. EE was unable to walk and the ambulance was called.
EE was helping replace a vent fan motor. The motor was already on the catwalk and EE climbed the ladder so they could hand EE the motor. Before they could hand the motor to EE, EE slipped and fell backwards and over the railing, approx 26ft fall & landing at an angle. EE's left ankle hit first and then EE's head.
Employee was walking towards front office door, after exiting front office tripped over a shipping box employee landed on left knee and twisted leg. Also bruised right thumb when hand hit the floor.
EE was teaching a temp to run the robot, as EE began down the stairs EE started coughing and missed the last step which led to a fall on EE's right side, in which EE rolled/twisted EE's left ankle. EE refused medical treatment initially. One Dec 28th 2023, EE called and stated EE's ankle was hurting and requested medical treatment.
Employee bagging on production line reported lower back pain. Told supervisor EE was ok. Reported to Supervisor a 2nd time that EE slipped. Co-worker reported that the employee had another Operator crack EE's back prior to the reported incident as well. Employee was treated at Hospital same day and issued a DR. excuse to return to work in 2 days without any restrictions.
Employee slipped on wet concrete near the compressor/mcc area outdoors. EE slipped with EE's right foot landing on EE's elbow.
EE was attempting to turn off the blower, when EE turned to do so, the area was wet from the rain, EE slipped. EE tried to catch themself and their arm hit the pipe coupling bolts causing a laceration. EE was sent to local clinic and the cut was stitched, EE was given antibiotics and a tetanus shot.
Getting off forklift and strained lower back
EE cleaning out silo, door came open, EE fell against support beam hurting shoulders/back.
Employee walking to top of dirt pile to assist operator. Fell on hole and twisted back.
Employee was getting off a forklift, twisted left ankle.