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Employee was exiting the rear stairs of a bulk truck when EE's right foot contacted with the ground EE's ankle bent over causing pain. Employee was taken to the local hospital for medical treatment.
Operator had finished cleaning windows on the small water truck as EE was dismounting with EE's right foot to lower step EE's left foot slipped off the top step. EE let go of the grab bar as the slip caused EE's body to twist landing on EE's left side.
EE was switching the Y09-10 switch when it failed startling them. Employee dove to the ground hitting a knee on rock. Employee was seen by orthopedic doctor on 2/3/20 diagnosed with contusion given a knee brace and taken off work.
EE was getting off a 6' ladder. EE was at the second to the last rung and stepped off thinking EE was at the bottom. EE fell landing on right shoulder and hit left elbow.
EE called supervisor on 2/20/19 to report that on 2/19/19 after clocking out EE was walking to the employee parking lot and rolled right ankle. EE was seen at the ER, fractured fibula, taken off work, referred to orthopedic doctor.
EE was installing flexible rubber hose on the discharge side of the pump. When the hose slipped and struck EE on the lower right leg; sweeping both EE's feet from under EE causing EE fall to the ground into a sitting position. EE was taken to the ER to be seen. EE was diagnosed with a fracture to EE's right ankle.
EE was walking back to office at Warehouse when they tripped and fell. EE caught themselves on hands and knees. EE was brought to safety to be checked by first responder; refused further treatment. On 12/7/2017 EE was taken to clinic for reported right ankle swelling. EE was given an ankle brace and given a full duty release back to work.
EE was retrieving chock from pickup bed. EE was standing on the bumper and slipped causing EE to fall to the ground. Landing on left side. EE complained of left wrist pain. EE was taken to the ER.
EE was closing gate at the scrape yard & lost footing and fell. EE fell backwards to the ground landing on the left side of body. EE was taken to the ER & was given 4 days off.
EE was exiting forklift when rolled left ankle. EE was taken to the GRMC ER diagnosed with a sprain. Taken off work and referred to personal doc.
On 01/5/15 an employee slipped on an HDPE liner while fueling a work truck. The employee fell and landed on his left arm. An MRI revealed that the employee tore one of the muscles in his left rotor cuff. Surgery was required on 3/10/2015 to repair the damage to his shoulder. The employee is a supervisor and was able to work at full duty prior to the time of his surgery.
EE was stepping off the anode rack when his left ankle rolled; causing the employee to fall. The EE was checked by first responders and then transport to the ER to be checked. The employee was taken off work for a left sprained ankle.
EE was conducting a building inspection when she stepped on a man hole cover causing her to fall to the ground. EE was seen by first responder and then taken to the town to doc office to be checked. EE was placed on restrictions and released back to work. EE hurt her right ankle and right wrist.
He attempted to relieve the pressure by turning on the Ignition Key and cycling the Implement Pilot Controls. He then continued to loosen the Clamps when the D-Ring ruptured spraying Hydraulic Oil across his face. When descending the ladder he missed the bottom step and landed harshly on his Right Foot.
New EE was out with the training group when they stopped at the 6D ready line to use the porta john. While attempting to enter EE slipped and fell injuring EE left shoulder. EE was taken to the ER and diagnosed with a dislocated left shoulder. EE shoulder was put back into place and in a sling. EE was released back to work with restrictions.
EE was mounting blade. He had each hand on the grab iron and his feet on the steps. His right hand came loose from the right grab iron and he slipped; twisting his back. Taken to the ER and was placed on restrictions.
EE was walking out of the sign in shack to the morning line up to report to work. As he walking down the stairs his left foot caught the edge of the 2nd step resulting in the EE falling. EE was taken to the ER and placed on restrictions for two days.
As EE was stepping out of the man van his left knee popped. EE was taken to the ER where he was taken off work.
EE was walking down from parking lot when he slipped and fell on ice. EE reported to his supervisor and was checked by ERRT members. EE was transported to the clinic. EE was placed on restrictions and released back to work.
EE was exiting the north side of the barn when he slipped on some ice hitting the back of his head. EE was transport to the ER to be observed, he was referred to his personal physician. EE was taken off work for 1 day and given restrictions upon return to work.
EE was working at the east unloading table when his respirator which was attached to his right hip; which got caught in the directional valve handle pulling him back. As the EE fell back he reached out with his left hand; resulting in his left forefinger being smashed. EE was taken to the ER and taken off work.
EE was setting out of the cable truck when he twisted his ankle on uneven ground. EE didn't go to clinic until Monday, August 22, 2011 when he was placed on restrictions and released back to work.
EE had just exited the boom truck bucket and was walking away when he felt a pain in his left knee. EE reported the incident on 8/10, but denied medical treatment on 8/11 EE came to work and requested medical treatment. EE was taken to the clinic; he was placed on restrictions and returned to work.
EE was descending dozer when he felt his knee pop. EE was taken into the ER. He was given a knee brace and placed on restrictions. EE returned to work on a restricted duty status the same day.
EE was getting off haul truck when his ankle rolled on the ground. EE was taken into the clinic to be checked. EE was given an ankle brace and placed on restrictions. EE returned to work same day on a restricted duty status.
EE was walking up stairs to enter building (it had snowed a little bit that night) and there was ice on the steps. EE slipped on the first step, resulting in him falling forward, striking his head on the ground. EE suffered a laceration to the side of his head. EE was taken to the clinic to be checked, he received 7 staples to the laceration and was released back to work.
EE was uncoupling a Vogelsang trailer mounted pump from the MS4 truck as the hitch cleared the ball the trailer tongue begin to move sideways away from the ball. EE realized the jack was falling and jumped backwards. As he landed he came down on his right ankle rolled. EE was taken to the Front Gate to be checked out and transport to the ER. Diagnosed with a broken right ankle.
EE was mounting his RTD he was on his second step when he lost his grip with his left hand. Causing him to fall to the ground. EE got up and got in his RTD and noticed that it hurt to push the brake. He called his supervisor. EE was checked out by a First Responder and was then taken into the ER. Xrays were taken and confirmed a break in his leg below the knee.
Employee was returning to his vehicle when unknowingly stepped on a rock which caused his ankle to roll. In an attempt to prevent an injury to his ankle employee intentionally fell to the ground. The fall resulted in discomfort to his left side of his lower back.
Employee arrived at the shovel to start the PM. As he was walking to the shovel he slipped on some small rocks falling to the ground. Employee was taken to the safety building to be checked by a First Responder the decision was made to take the employee into the ER. Employee was taken off work.
While dismounting a hydralift, employee stepped to the ground and rolled his right ankle.
It was snowing badly as the employee was stepping out of his pickup causing slippery conditions. The employee slipped and fell on his side hurting his shoulder and ribs. He got back into his truck and drove to the mine offices. He was checked by a first responder and then taken into the ER. He was diagnosed with a fractured rib. He was released to work.
EE was unloading a drill bit that weighed approximately 130 lb. off the back of the truck onto a pallet. As he was throwing it on the pallet, his right glove got caught in the butterfly valve, taking down the employee as if fell to the pallet. EE was taken to the ER to be checked. He was released to work on a restricted duty status.
EE was greasing a loader in the shovel pit. As he was dismounting the ladder he stepped on a rock at the same time he let go of the ladder which caused him to fall and twist his right ankle. EE was taken into the ER to be checked & he was taken off work.
EE was walking down the stairs when her boot got caught causing her to trip and fall down. She was taken to the ER to be checked out. EE was taken off work for two two days.
EE alleges that on 10/29/2008 as she was walking up stairs she twisted her back. EE initially refused any treatment. EE then requested to go to a chiropractor. EE was released back to work after her visit.
Ee was working by the south platform of the north starter sheet rack when he tripped and fell. He stated that his back started to hurt. He was checked out by the ERRT team and transported to the ER for precautionary reasons. He was taken off work and referred to a specialist.
Worker reported to his foreman that while stepping down from the Cat D9R dozer in order to start a light plant, he felt pain in his lower back; the worker indicated he was fine. On October 3rd, the worker said that the pain had not gone away and requested to see a physician. The physician diagnosed a lower lumbar strain.
Walking Down Stockpile when Left Knee gave out, was on a flat but turned to left to step up hill to avoid water.
Employee was stepping out of the service truck when he twisted his left ankle. He was taken to the ER to be examined. Employee was taken off work. On Going.
Employee was in the lunch room talking with co-workers when she stepped back tripping over a chair landing on her right arm resulting in a fracture to her wrist. On Going.
Tech was climbing up of roller frame to remove bolt from differential housing on D-11 Dozer. While climbing down slipped and fell hitting back of head on frame. A small laceration on back of head occurred. This was right below the strap of hard hat. No stitches were required.
Tech was climbing up back of 637 Scraper between transmission and rear fender to change a pump. Tech had grease on bottom of foot and he slipped and fell backwards. As he turned to catch himself, he fell to the ground approx 4 feet. He fractured his left wrist trying to catch himself.
Employee was coming out of the front gate when he turned his ankle. He was taken in to the er. Employee was taken off work. On going.
EE alleges that on 1/12/07, that he twisted his knee while getting off of the 300 excavator, but did not mention it to supervisor until 1/29/07.
EE was mounting his truck when he lost his footing, causing him to fall back, twisting his knee. He was taken to the ER and given a prescription for pain and taken off work. On going.
EE was trying to open the drain in the cell. As EE was opening the drain, he slipped and fell into the trench, rolling his ankle. He was taken into hospital for futher examination. EE was take n off work and given a prescription for pain. On going.
While making repairs to a false ceiling a board being used as walkway broke in two and the employee fell through the ceiling tiles landing on the floor. EE was taken into hosiptal via ambulance. He was release that day by dr was told to take it easy for the weekend that ee would experience soreness and bruising. he was given pain pills to help this.
While walking to the fortuna canyon pumphouse employee slipped and fell twisting left ankle. Estimated release date November 28, 2005. On going
While checking the oil level at the #3 Jameson pump, standing on a pipe, employee slipped and tried to catch himself by reaching out and felt pain in his left arm. He was taken to the ER and diagnosed with a dislocated shoulder.