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Employee while performing normal duties slipped on the bottom rung of a ladder slightly twisting EE's knee. EE had three points of contact and did not fall.
Employee was walking across the bench when EE tried to step around piece of PVC pipe. EE struck a large rock with foot, losing balance. EE placed right hand forward to avoid impact between EE's head and the ground. EE's hand struck a rock & sustained an approximately 4 cm. (1.57 inches) laceration.
Standing on a ladder inside a 30x42 jaw crusher and grinding weld, the ladder shifted about a foot allowing contact with left shoulder and side of jaw. There was no fall. EE worked through the next day without restriction. Said it felt sore Monday. Dr prescribed OTC ibuprofen and not to climb with shoulder for a week. Three hours after Ibuprofen EE said felt much better.
Slipped & fell on snow and rocks, hurt shoulder.
SPRAINED LEFT ANKLE DUE TO SLIPPING OFF CRANE TRACK CAUSED BY ACCUMULATED MUD ON BOTTOM OF SHOES. SMALL BUMP ON SIDE OF HEAD AT LEFT EAR. IMPAIRMENT ONLY FOR LEFT ANKLE. ALL SAFETY EQUIPMENT W AS WORN.