While monitoring a slurry tank pump due to abnormal noise and visible smoke, the employee was positioned in the area when material was unexpectedly expelled from the pump. The employee stepped backward and lost balance, resulting in contact with the ground. The employee reported an abrasion above the right eye and discomfort to the right hip.
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Operator slipped from top step/deck of 980K loader, landing on their back on concrete deck of sand storage area. Suffered injury to their head.
Employee started shift on 8/28/21 at 6PM operating a Loader. At 2:30AM (8/29/21), they stopped Loader operation for a break. When they stepped down onto last step, they reported left knee bent backwards causing pain. Medical care diagnoses include: 1) sprain of unspecified site of left knee, 2-3) pain in and effusion unspecified knee, and 4) other bursitis.
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A contractor truck driver was opening a hatch on top of the trailer when the driver fell off of the truck. The driver was using a safety rack to access the hatch on top of the truck. The driver complained of back pain. 911 was called and driver was taken to the ER via ambulance. X-rays showed no broken bones. Driver was released with "bumps and bruises."