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A mechanic and mechanic apprentice were horse playing in the maintenance shop. When the apprentice went to plant their right knee, EE fell and hit their right knee on the floor and heard a pop. The employee has been diagnosed with a fractured kneecap and will undergo further evaluation.
Employee stated that EE injured left shoulder when EE slipped on ice exiting the vehicle. Employee was taken to the clinic for evaluation and returned to work. Upon follow-up appointment, employee was referred for MRI. On 02/21/2024, MRI indicated a partial torn rotator cuff & Bankart lesion of the labrum. EE returned to work with restrictions and will be re-evaluated in 4 weeks.
Employee was descending a scaffold ladder when EE's foot slipped. EE's fall was controlled by EE's hands on the ladder rail. EE's right ankle was twisted when EE's foot came into contact with the ground.
Worker tripped on a protruding piece of expanded metal that had been propped against the wall at the working area, near no.1, raw mill separator. Worker fell onto the expanded metal, lacerating the little finger on the right hand, requiring stitches.
High wind and or weak uncompleted fall/collapse of structure.
EE slipped off the rung of a fixed ladder and fell off causing fractures to EE's left ankle and contusion to the right ankle. EE will need surgery to the left ankle.
EE walking down the stair in FM 3 building and felt right knee popped. Conservative first aid treatment until surgery for torn meniscus on 11/09/16.
EE stepping down, left foot stayed in place and body did not pivot resulting in a sprain of the left knee. Conservative first aid treatment until surgery for meniscus on 8/11/16.
Employee slipped on a wet floor and sprained his right knee. No restive duty, no medications. MRI on 8/27 showed no tears or damage from fall. Dr. Prescribed physical therapy to strengthen joint on 8/28/14
Employee slipped on uneven work area and hurt left ankle