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Miner was installing a deflector in screen discharge chute and lost footing on wet step causing EE to lose balance and contact sharp edge and lacerated left arm requiring stitches.
Employee was exiting the haul truck at the beginning of the shift. As employee was descending the lower ladder portion of the haul truck they misjudged the last rung of the ladder and fell backwards to the ground. This resulted in a slight strain/sprain to the employee's lower back area.
Safe means of access was not provided for truck driver at the designated tarping stand. Injury unknown at this time.