Truck driver was filling water truck from trailer mounted pump at irrigation ditch. Tripped on water hose hitting his forehead and right elbow on concrete head wall. Was given first aid on site and taken to hospital where he received 4 stitches on nose.
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September 17, 2015
CO · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Western Slope Materials, LLC · Fall onto or against objects
June 7, 2012
CO · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Western Slope Materials, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Employee slipped in mud twisting his left knee while installing a 10" drain line. Knee became swollen and was diagnosed as a ruptured bursa sack. Doctor drained knee and put him on anti-inflammatory meds. He returned to work after 2 work days off and a weekend with no restrictions or permanent damage.
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