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EE was leaning on desk and desk collapsed. EE injured right shoulder. EE saw medical professional on 11/06/24, and returned to duty with restrictions that did not impact EE's job duties. EE had followed up with specialist on 11/20/24, where EE was diagnosed with a torn rotator cuff requiring surgery to repair.
While positioning a pipe for installation, EE slipped and fell onto concrete block, injuring lower back. EE was given prescription and time away from work as treatment from doctor.
EE was walking to the office when EE slipped and landed on right heel of hand. Doctor provided splint and implemented work restrictions as treatment.
Employee slipped and fell while carrying tools to repair a pump, causing injury to left elbow. Employee was given a prescription as treatment.
While entering a forklift, EE's left foot slipped causing EE to start falling. While falling, the door EE was holding onto swung out, pulling EE's right shoulder resulting in shoulder pain. Doctor was seen where EE was advised to not report to work for two days.
An employee was carrying lab trays when the trays began to slide. When the employee stepped to stabilize the trays, EE rolled the ankle. EE initially thought the injury was minor. The next week, the employee sought medical treatment where EE was diagnosed with a small fracture.
An employee tripped and fell while loading blast holes, causing a hip joint sprain. The employee received work restrictions from a healthcare professional.
Employee was stepping out of fuel truck when he slipped off the 2nd step. He grabbed the handle on the side of the truck to prevent himself from falling. While preventing himself from falling, he pulled his right shoulder, causing a shoulder strain.
Employee crossed Danger tape to remove an extension cord that was stuck on metal grating. He reached to grab the extension cord when he fell into the pump vault through an opening in the grating. He landed on a pile of garnet sand causing a soft tissue lower back injury. The injury was not reported until 10/16/2014.
EE was walking up some stairs and felt a pop in his right knee. Doctor was seen and was put on light duty work. EE suffered a right knee strain.
Employee was walking behind the mine wet plant outside when he stepped into a frozen puddle which was covered with water. This in turn caused employee to slip hitting his head on the ice. He had a tooth that was cracked due to fall. He did not seek medical attention until Feb 24, 2014 and the dentist removed the tooth.