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Miner was climbing a ladder/stairs to access the top of a portable fuel tank to re-fuel. Miner slipped on steps and fell. This resulted in a hyperextension, strain, and contusion to EE's left knee.
Miner was climbing up into haul truck when foot slipped off a rung of the ladder causing miner to fall. This resulted in a fracture of left wrist.
Miner was fueling an excavator. Mud on miner's boots and track, caused miner to slip and strike left ribcage on the track. This resulted in a contusion and pain associated with a ribcage injury.
Miner climbed off haul truck to the ground. As EE was walking, EE tripped and fell. This resulted in a right wrist fracture.
Miner was climbing down ladder on haul truck. As miner was stepping on the bottom step, miner felt a pop and pain behind left knee. This resulted in an acute strain/sprain of the left knee and leg.
Miner fell from a ladder approx. 4 to 5 feet as EE was descending. Miner landed on a concrete floor. This resulted in muscle soreness and a concussion. Lost time began on 06-02-2023
Miner was on a loaded rock barge measuring freeboard when miner tripped on a rock and fell on the loaded rock pile. This resulted in a fracture of the right radius head near the elbow.
Miner was climbing a ladder to a conveyor crossover. A large rock rolled off the side of the conveyor hitting the rope switch cable which was directly behind the rung EE was standing on. When the cable snapped tight, it caught the toe section of EE's left boot which hyperextended EE's left knee.
Miner jumped down approximately 24" to a barge deck and rolled ankle. This resulted in an acute right ankle sprain
Miner was climbing into haul truck when EE lost EE's footing. Miner fell to ground landing on feet. This resulted in a fracture to left ankle.
Miner was dismounting a Cat 375 excavator when they grabbed a door latch instead of stationary handrail. Door opened and high wind caught and swept miner off catwalk. This resulted in acute strains of rt. shoulder and knee.
Miner was climbing off haul truck. When the first foot contacted the ground, the miner rolled EE's ankle. This resulted in a moderate, acute right ankle sprain.
Miner was climbing off an excavator/rock breaker when EE lost EE's footing and slipped. In the attempt to catch self from falling, EE strained EE's right shoulder.
Miner was on ledge helping prepare explosives for a blast when they stepped on a rock and rolled a foot. This in turn resulted in a severe sprain of the right knee.
Miner was measuring freeboard on a loaded barge when they stepped backwards and tripped on a rock and fell. This resulted in a non-displaced fracture of the left elbow.
Miner was climbing down ladder on Cat 730C when EE got EE's right foot lodged on a step and fell. This resulted in a contusion and hematoma to the left hip
Miner was descending the ladder of a haul truck parked at a barge loading facility. Miner slipped on a wet ladder rung causing miner to get foot twisted in the ladder. This resulted in an acute ankle/calf strain/sprain.
Miner reported to maintenance ready line to grease equipment. While squat/walking under a haul truck, left foot slipped resulting in sharp pain in left groin area. This resulted in an acute strain of the left groin.
Miner was walking on a decline when EE stepped on a slick spot on the ground. EE's left foot slipped and twisted as EE was falling. This resulted in a left distal fibula (ankle) fracture.
Miner was locating an electric motor in warehouse. EE slipped and struck right knee on the shaft of a motor sitting on the floor. After several weeks of monitoring and evaluating, it was determined on 03-13-2017 that surgery was needed. Surgery was performed on 03-15-2018.
Miner was loading 1' X 2' polyurethane panels when ee tripped and fell. EE attempted to catch fall with right arm and hand which was clenched in a fist. This resulted in a minor fracture in right pinky finger.
Miner had just finished fueling haul truck at Wash Bay fuel depot and was climbing back on the truck. As EE grabbed the horizontal grab bar below the window and started pulling self up further, EE's gloved slipped off causing EE to fall to the ground landing on EE's feet. This resulted in a fracture to EE's right heel bone.
Miner was helping pull a steel cable onto the deck of a barge. When everyone let go of the cable it started sliding back into the river knocking the feet out from under miner. This resulted in a strained knee, hip, and shoulder.
Miner was descending ladder on Cat 777 water truck being used for plant washout. Miner contacted the last rung "on" the heel portion of boot and didn't have rung locked "in front" of heel. Foot slipped through ladder causing miner to twist and fall striking left face, arm, and shoulder on ground. This resulted in several lacerations and abrasions. 1 requiring stitches.
Miner was helping clean snow and ice accumulation in and around a production plant. Slipped on ice and twisted right hip. This resulted in an exacerbation of sciatica. Miner continued to work and made first request for treatment on 12/14/2013.
Miner was in cab of Ford fuel truck assisting mechanic by "bumping" engine when necessary. Miner was wearing Tyvec coverall suit. Miner stepped out of truck and foot slipped on top step causing Tyvec pant leg to get caught on step. This flipped miner out of cab, landing on floor, resulting in two lacerations to scalp and a broken rib.
Miner was outside on operator platform of Caterpillar 990G loader positioning himself to wipe down the front windshield. Miner lost grip on handhold while positioning himself causing him to slip and slide down the front fender approx 15 feet to ground. This resulted in a fracture of the right heel/ankle.
Miner was lifting and carrying a gas powered 2" pump when he stepped the wrong way and felt pain in his right calf. This resulted in an acute right calf strain.
Miner was climbing the outside of an inclined square chute, using welded on angle iron as a hand and foot hold. Hand hold broke loose, causing miner to slide approximately 4 ft. Miner's arm contacted a sharp protruding piece of metal, resulting in a severe laceration to the right inner forearm.
Miner supervisor was out on a ledge directing a loader building a ramp. He turned and started walking and mis-stepped on uneven ground. The uneven ground caused him to lose his balance and fall. This resulted in a strained left arm and some bruising and contusions.
On 06-10-2008 Miner was climbing ladder back up into a front end loader when he slipped on one of the steps. He caught himself with his right hand before he fell. This caused a strain in his right hand first digit. Miner reported promptly but thought he would be OK. Miner requested treatment on 06-12-2008.
Miner was stepping down off a trailer mounted water pump. Miner stepped on and slipped on a wet stone. Miner attempted to catch himself by grabbing at pump frame and in doing so severly sprained right ring finger. Miner initially did not want medical treatment, but requested treatment the next day on 05-16-2008 when swelling increased.
Miner was in the process of moving a 7/8 steel cable with the help of 2 other miners, when he tripped and fell over the cable he was attempting to move. This caused him to fall against a hand rail, which resulted in an acute left posterior rib contusion.
On 03-13-2008 Miner was climbing stairs. Miner mis-stepped top step and scraped left knee and shin. On 03-18-2008 Miner requested medical treatment due to significant swelling and bruising. Normal care provider not available. ER visit on 03-18-2008 and followed up with normal care provider on 03-19-2008. Diagnosed with lower leg contusion.
Miner was climbing into a dozer. Miner was using a step which had been damaged but not reported. Foot slipped off step putting all of his weight on his right shoulder. This resulted in an acute right shoulder strain.
Miner was walking down steps at plant and slipped on a step. Caught self on next step and twisted knee resulting in a knee strain which required an immobilizer. This incident appears to have aggravated a documented pre-employment condition of this knee.
Miner was climbing down ladder on wheel loader to check hydraulic oil level. He thought he was on bottom rung of ladder but was one rung higher. This mis-step caused him to fall to the ground resulting in a fractured right wrist.
Miner was standing on bed of flatbed truck unbinding a detached backhoe boom and stick section. The loosening of one of the chain binders caused the load to shift and roll hitting the miner and knocking him off the truck resulting in cracked rib and knee injury.
Haul truck driver stepped out of truck door and slipped on walkway. Fell and struck knee on walkway resulting in right knee contusion and strain. Initially no treatment. Employee requested Dr. visit on 02-28-2007.
On 01-24-2007 Miner was climbing down ladder of haul truck at barge loading facility and lost 3-point contact with ladder causing him to lose balance and fall. Miner received first aid treatment for ankle sprain. On 05-04-2007 Miner complained of knee and back pain. Sent to Dr. on 05-08-2007 as precautionary follow up of initial accident. This resulted in Physical Therapy.
Climbing down ladder, he lost 3 points of contact. He slipped and sustained an acute left ankle sprain.
Climbing off truck and mis-stepped from bottom step to ground resulting in an acute low back strain,
Stepped down on stair tread with a tall riser and twisted right knee resulting in acute strain. Was doing ok with no treatment. Requested Dr. appointment on 01-19-2007. Received prescript for Ibuprofen and sched. MRI on 01-22-2007. Follow up after MRI on 01-30-2007 and started physical therapy.
Untieing line before tension was released. Line released and knocked individual down resulting in accute sprain to lower back.
Stepped over hose and slipped on catwalk resulting in acute low back strain.
Miner was pulling on cable and squatted down to walk under a low beam. Miner slipped in mud and twisted right knee resulting in an acute knee strain. This report is being filed on 05-24-2007 due to an audit.
04/2006 stepped on timber head to gain access on loaded barge. Foot slipped off timber head and bruised rt. heel. Treated 04/2006 through 08/2006 with prescription, heel support and exercises. 01-29-2007 continued discomfort. Sent to Orthopedic and received injection.
Employee was stepping from a conveyor to a ladder on the rear of a 6' x 20' screen deck trailer. His left foot slipped from the ladder rungs and he slid down the ladder pulling muscles in his left calf and severely spraining his ankle. Further diagnostics revealed two possible small fractures to foot and ankle.
TRUCK DRIVER WAS WALKING FROM THE PARKING LOT AREA FOR HAUL TRUCKS AND SLIPPED ON ICE AND PACKED SNOW. HER BODY LANDED ON HER RIGHT ANKLE, FRACTURING BOTH LOWER LEG BONES.
THE EMPLOYEE STEPPED DOWN FROM THE CAB OF THE FUEL TRUCK AND SLIPPED IN THE MUD, SPRAINING HIS RIGHT KNEE. THE EMPLOYEE REQUIRED PHYSICAL THERAPY FOR A WEEK AND RETURNED TO WORK ON TUESDAY (11 /12/02).