IE was using a 6ft step ladder to unclog a hose under the sand hopper. When the hose disconnected from the sand hopper, IE fell off the fourth step of the ladder landing on back.
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Showing all 4EE was beginning to make repairs to a failed spider plate inside the log washer. EE placed left foot on the log shaft, left foot slipped, which caused left shin to make contact with the edge of the log shoe.
EMPLOYEE JUMPED OUT OF BED OF TRUCK
Employee was in route to adjust feed gate on hopper. Upon climbing a two rung step, the employee's right boot slipped off top rung with his leg sliding down the rung and edge of catwalk. The edge of catwalk came in contact with inside right leg between knee and ankle lacerating the skin. Employee was treated and released from the local clinic with no restrictions.