Employee was climbing down two steps off the ANFO rig, placed EE's left ankle on the ground (approximately 12 inches from bottom step) and it rolled when EE released the handrails on the step. Immediately reported to management and eventually found to be non-displaced fracture of the lateral Malleolus of the left fibula.
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Showing all 18Employee slipped and fell while descending a sloped gravel embankment after completing an inspection at the screen tower. The employee sustained a fractured left fibula.
While dismounting from the driver's side of a water truck, the employee missed the bottom step and fell backward, landing on their backside. Initial injuries included a scrape to the arm and leg and back soreness (first aid). On 2/11, they reported neck stiffness, received medication, and were recommended physical therapy starting 2/21. Work status: No restrictions.
After making repairs to the radial stacker, the employee sat on the tire and hopped down, approximately 6-8" from the tire to the ground. The employee felt pain in their left knee and was treated as a first aid. Sought medical attention on 10/8/2024 and was placed on restriction-no squatting, climbing, or crawling. Walking as tolerated. Avoid lifting >20lbs.
While exiting the LD11 (980k) loader employee missed a step and fell to the ground no more than 4ft.
An employee was dismounting a front end loader when the employee mistook the second from bottom step, for the bottom step. This resulted in a larger than expected step. When the employee stepped down the force from the large step caused a pop in the left knee. After visiting the ER, it was discovered that the employee had broken the tibia.
Employee states their foot slipped off first rung of haul truck ladder while boarding and ankle got progressively worse throughout shift. The employee reported the injury by note to the supervisor who was out running for parts. The employee is on modified work duty and in an ankle brace.
Employee stated they were using 3 points of contact while descending the engine access ladder when they lost footing and fell aprox. 3' to the ground injuring left leg, knee and ankle.
(First aid) Employee misplaced their footing and fell while reaching above their head for bolts. 4/21/2021 Became medical due to starting prescription medication.
Employee was walking in the plant and twisted the left knee.
Employee was dismounting a Komatsu loader - stepped on a rock and twisted an ankle.
Employee was cleaning the window on the haul truck when they fell injuring their right foot.
An employee was descending down the 740B articulating truck ladder when ee slipped and fell. The employee fell to the ground and in the process injured self. Urgent care facility diagnosed employee with a sprain to the back and left knee. The employee was required to see a specialist before returning to work.
Employee was stepping out of a John Deere 326E skid steer, when left boot sole got caught underneath one of the steps, causing loss of balance and a fall. While falling, left leg twisted. Incident originally diagnosed as a sprain, and OTC drugs were provided. On June 2, diagnosis was revised as a partial MCL tear, and the employee was referred to a physical therapist.
Employee was performing a routine pre-shift inspection on an excavator when he lost his balance. He reached out to stabilize himself using the machines air pre-cleaner filter housing. The pinky finger was the only part of the hand to make contact with the surface resulting in a tear in the skin requiring multiple stitches and a fracture to the upper portion of the finger.
Employee was adding guarding to the surface portable plant. As he went to reach for additional tools, he lost his balance on loose material on the catwalk. The employee consequently went to regain balance and in doing so his left arm came down on the side of the guarding. This resulted in a laceration which required 6 stitches.
While getting into the cab of our Cat D8 Dozer to check the seatbelt for proper operation. The employee opened the door while standing on the platform and the door opened all the way. The employee lost his balance slipped off the machine and fell six feet to the ground striking his face. He was taken to the emergency room for treatment of multiple lacerations and fractures.
Employee reports that he twisted his left knee when placing his left foot on the step of ANFO reg and step swung away causing foot to slam to ground. He was subsequently seen and treated for a knee strain.