Employee noticed conveyor belt was slipping and ran to the disconnect switch and EE stumbled while pulling the disconnect arm. EE's glove got caught on the disconnect arm as EE fell causing a strain on EE's right shoulder & bicep.
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November 3, 2021
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Neiswonger Construction Inc · Fall onto or against objects
December 13, 2017
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Neiswonger Construction Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
Employee lost footing in snow and landed on right shoulder. Initial diagnosis is a partially torn Rotator cuff
November 29, 2017
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Neiswonger Construction Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Employee was getting into service truck and the step which is the battery box lid came loose and caused the employee to slip. Slip resulted in a sprained knee.
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