A pit loader operator sprained their left ankle while dismounting their equipment. The employee was initially evaluated at the clinic on 7/7 and released to continue full duty with no restrictions. The employee was still experiencing pain on 7/21 and went back to the clinic, where they received restrictions and were prescribed physical therapy.
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Showing all 3While returning to the office after speaking with a truck driver, the employee slipped and fell to the ground breaking EE's pelvis.
Electrician was working on deteriorated overhead electrical line from manlift. A section of line ran over the shop. The electrician exited the manlift onto the roof. While walking on roof he stepped on sky light & broke through the ceiling. He fell to the shop floor below. Safety harness was worn but there was nowhere to tie off.