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Operator was stepping down off of a ladder after closing a valve when EE rolled their right ankle.
Operator was walking down a flight of stairs and sprained right knee. EE was not carrying anything, rushing and was using the handrail. EE was treated with prescription medication and physical therapy and given work restrictions.
Facility had rain after several days and floors were wet causing the employee to slip and bend knee backwards.
Employee reported that they had slipped on flat, dry concrete causing an ankle to turn. The employee was treated at a local clinic for a pulled muscle and returned to work with restrictions. Company policy prevents employees working with restrictions, so employee was sent home until they receive a full release from the doctor.
Employee was getting out of bobcat and foot slipped, causing employee to fall to the side of the unit. Right arm fell between two spare buckets next to the unit and was twisted, dislocating elbow.