EE was preparing to enter the cab of a haul truck. Witness saw EE falling from the door platform to the ground, 10'4" landing on back. After a brief loss of consciousness, EE was kept immobilized. Notable injuries included fractures to the ribs, spine & scapula. A brain bleed was discovered. Investigation is ongoing into what caused EE to proceed past the door & safety railings.
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Showing all 3Pulled off of county road and into scalehouse parking area was pulling on tarp system at ground level and tripped and fell.
Report only, minor bruising to right shoulder occurred due to a fall. EE returned to full duty without restrictions. EE was taken to the hospital as a precaution. The EE fell while walking on a loader tire, instead of using the equipment ladder.