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September 26, 2017 FL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
IHI Power Services Corporation · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

A Fuel Yard Technician dismounted a wheel loader, when right foot touched the ground, the technician felt a "pop" and pain discomfort. The Control Room was notified. Respondents performed an injury assessment, provided first aid treatment and the injured technician was taken to the clinic for additional medical evaluation. The technician was placed on restricted work duty.

September 19, 2017 FL · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
IHI Power Services Corporation · Fall to the walkway or working surface

A FPD Supervisor's right foot slipped which caused the EE to fall to the floor. Respondents performed a quick initial injury assessment, informed the Control Room & provided first aid treatment. Respondents determined the floor was recently mopped & was still wet. The injured EE was taken to the hospital & was issued prescription medication along with work restrictions.

July 22, 2015 FL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
IHI Power Services Corporation · Fall onto or against objects

Emp stepped off bay and R foot went down into channel between two bays causing employee to lose balance falling forward. Emp attempted to break fall with hands which slipped off bay causing face to impact horizontal support channel. Emp injuries which included facial fracture of mouth will require 1 tooth to be extracted, 22 stitches to Lip, puncture to R thumb and bruised R knee.

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