The employee was attempting to avoid being stung by a bee and hastily exited from a catwalk down the stairs. EE missed one tread and landed awkwardly causing knee pain. EE denied medical treatment. On Monday 6/23/2025 the employee did notify management that EE would seek medical treatment.
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Showing all 3Individual was cleaning a catwalk by oversized collector on plant# 2. When EE stood back up, EE stepped on a rock and rolled ankle falling to the ground. Sought medical treatment and therapy on own. Reported occupational injury on 2/6/24. Had therapy and requires surgery on 5/29/24. Will have restrictions post surgery.
At quitting time the employee was exiting EE's service vehicle and twisted EE's left ankle and fell to the ground.