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Mechanic twisted knee stepping down off of a forklift. Initially thought to be a minor sprain. Examination by a doctor indicates possible ligament or meniscus tear. Currently on restricted work duty pending results of further evaluation by doctor.

EE WAS PULLING A GREASE HOSE OFF A REEL TO GET ENOUGH TO REACH A PULLEY. WHEN ANOTHER EE PULLED ON THE LINE TO HELP THE EXTRA SLACK CAUSED THE EE TO STUMBLE. HE WENT FORWARD TO TRY TO REGAIN H IS BALANCE. HE THEN STEPPED ON A ROCK AND FELL TO THE GROUND AND TWISTED HIS RIGHT SIDE. COMPANY WAS NOT AWARE UNTIL 9/19/02.

EE WAS CLIMBING DONW OFF OF THE LUBE TRUCK AND GRABBED THE RAIL WITH HIS LEFT HAND. WHEN HE WENT TO GRAB THE NIPPLE OF THE GREASE TANK WITH HIS RIGHT HAND HE MISSED HIS POINT OF CONTACT AND FE LL BACKWARDS LOSING HIS GRIP AND FALLING APPROX.FT TO THE GROUND LANDING ON HIS RIGHT ARM AND CAUSING A FRACTURE ABOVE THE WRIST.

EMPLOYEE WAS ROLLING UP WELDING LEADS ON THE BACK OF A SERVICE TRUCK. AS HE STEPPED ONTO THE BUMPER OF THE TRUCK HIS FOOT SLIPPED AND HE FELL.

EE WAS REMOVING THE DUST HOOD FOR SC-01. THE HOOD BOUND UP AND WHILE THE EE WAS PUSHING ON IT THE HOOD CAME LOOSE. THE EE FELL THROUGH THE CHUTE AND STRUCK HIS SHIN CAUSING THE LACERATION.

EMPLOYEE WAS USING A RAZOR KNIFE TO CUT 80 MIL. LINER. AS THE EMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING AWAY FROM HIMSELF THE KNIFE SLIPPED AND HE FELL FORWARD ONTO A CORNER OF THE FRESHLY CUT LINER. THE LINER P UNCTURED HIS LEFT WRIST CREATING A LACERATION (SMALL).