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Employee fell while descending from 988k loader
Employee was walking up stairs at the water plant when they slipped and sprained an ankle.
Employee attempted to board a 988F Cat loader to add hydraulic oil. The strap holding the first step broke causing a fall of approximately two feet. The employee landed on EE's feet but the fall exacerbated a condition of a calcium deposit on EE's right heel. Employee checked at Urgent Care and returned to work with restrictions.
Employee washed loader and drove to the fuel island. Put fuel and grease into the loader then proceeded to drive to the ready line. As they were climbing down the ladder, foot slipped on the rung. Leg went through the gap on the bottom step and they hit their shin. The shin laceration was repaired using 6 stitches and employee was placed on restrictions.
Employee initially fell on 02/15/2019 Incident was treated as a first aid. Employee continued to work regular duty/regular hours until EE complained of soreness. Employee started to attend physical therapy to improve motion without improvement. MRI indicated rotator cuff tear requiring surgery. Surgery performed on 6/12/2019 raising severity of incident to MSHA reportable.
On 07/25/2018 at approx. 1430 hrs, a Haul Truck Operator, fell approximately 9' to ground while attempting to dismount the Cat 777D EE was operating. EE sustained lacerations to the head and an open compound fracture of the right forearm that required surgery to repair. EE was not able to report to work on EE's next regularly scheduled shift, making this a Lost Time Injury.
EE was working to clean a section of conveyor ee was to perform maintenance work on. As ee went to pull a water hose out from under a conveyor, ee stepped backward tripping on a section of the water hose that was on the ground behind ee, causing ee to fall onto left wrist, fracturing it.
EE was stepping off the bed of utility truck to retrieve hardware for cutting edge for Cat 992 FEL. EE took a step to EE's rear left and tripped on a bucket tooth the EE had put on the ground, causing EE to fall to EE's rear left, fracturing EE's left wrist.
EE was splicing a belt and was pushing the belt over with a piece of wood to line it up. While EE was pushing, EE was using the handrail as leverage. As EE was doing this, the handrail broke causing EE to land on the metal catwalk EE was standing on twisting knee.
The employee was exiting bulk truck when right foot slipped off the step causing a strain to right knee.
Employee was climbing down front end loader ladder. When closing the cab door foot slipped and ee started to fall. EE left hand was caught in the railing, spraining it.
EE was descending cab of Cat 992G Loader when the EE slipped on the last rung of the ladder, falling backwards onto head creating a laceration that required 4 staples to close. EE was released to work without restrictions.
EE was accessing freshwater pond catwalk to access an issue that allowed pond to overfill. Using a pallet to cross standing water, ee's foot slipped. Putting hand down to catch self ee jammed wrist, fracturing it.
While attempting to mount a Cat 777D, an employee with 2 years of mining experience had the wire rope ladder swing forward towards the vehicle causing the employee to fall downward with right foot still on the rung and landed on ee still extended left leg. As a result the employee suffered a hyperextension of the right knee.
On 3/23/2017, EE reported minor pain in left knee after stepping down 2.5' onto a conveyor from within the body of a cone crusher. On 3/29/2017 EE asked to see the Dr. prior to going on vacation, diagnosed w/ L knee MCL Sprain. On 04/05/2017, EE had follow up visit w/DR upon return from vacation and was released back to work with restrictions.
The employee was assisting the Lead Man with the workplace exam and stepped through a doorway from the MCC to the mixing room for thickening tank flocculent. There was a wet spot on the floor from a roof leak caused by a storm. Employee slipped and sprained left ankle.
While performing weed abatement at east end of scale, employee pulled on a weed that broke causing EE to fall same level striking EE's knee on the concrete slab. Fall resulted in a hairline fracture without dislocation of the right knee cap. Modified duty is provided
Exiting loader, boot stuck on last ladder rung, employee lost balance, held on to grab bars. Force jerked right shoulder, spraining it.
After setting a new transformer on its platform there was a 3'x2.5' hole exposed in the metal grate due to repositioning of transformer. An apprentice electrician unhooked his fall harness in order to step around the transformer to remove the hoisting straps. He stepped into the hole in the grating & fell about 10' to the ground. He said his wrist was sore & was taken to a clinic
The employee accessed the battery of a man-lift to remove the battery cables after jump starting it. Climbing down his left foot became stuck in the tire lugs. He pushed off and landed awkwardly on his right leg, spraining his right knee.
Employee was walking between hopper and skid belt when the material under his feet gave way and he fell onto his right shoulder. Employee sought medical treatment the same day and the initial diagnosis was a bruised arm/shoulder. The shoulder did not get better and on 5/13 the employee was re-examined and placed on restricted duty.
Climbing down off the ladder of a D465 Komatsu 60 ton Haul truck. He was on the second step coming down to the third step with three points of contact and foot slipped off third step causing the grip to loosen and him to fall to the ground.
Scrubber pump above new screen had dripped oil onto deck. Worker slipped in oil puddle landing on left shoulder.
Employee was exiting control room on a dredge that had two steps down and slipped and fell hitting his back on the steps.
Employee was attempting to turn a valve when his right leg slipped causing the injury to his right knee.
EE was walking from the dragline to the dragline bucket with a torch in his hand when he felt something pull in his right knee.
Employee was walking to get supplies and he slipped on the floor catching himself. His rear end hit the floor. He caught himself with his arm.
While attempting to clear a blockage in a discharge line the employee fell to the same level injuring his right shoulder. Employee did not request medical attention until 7/30/13. Employee was schedule for MRI on 8/28/13 and had surgery on 9/10/13. Employee performed normal work duties until 9/10/13. Lost time began on 9/11/13. Torn rotator cup.
Employee was attempting to move around the end of a rail car, when he slipped and fell striking his head on the rail car. Height of fall was approx.3 ft. Sutures required to close wound.
Employee was shoveling the middle deck next to shaker #3. Employee then walked down the staircase towards the catwalk by BC-18 and he slipped on the first step, rolling his left ankle. Employee did not feel his accident was bad enough to go to the doctor at this time. Employee decided to go to the doctor on June 19, 2013; where the doctor put him on restricted duty.
Employee felt his knee pop while walking up to the MCC at the scrubber. When EE returned to his truck and sat down he felt his knee pop again but louder and accompanied by sharp pain. The pain did not recede so he drove up to the office. His knee was tender and when he tried to leave the office he could not walk due to the pain. He was then taken to the clinic.
Employee was by log washer and was going to wash the radial rock stacker tail pulley, crossed over the 10" pipe and he planted his left foot and his knee gave out and he sprained his left knee.
employee stepped down on gravel covered culvert and the culvert / ground gave way and he fell. When he got up he said his left leg was cut above his knee
EE was unhooking the engine from the rail cars. He could not reach the air valve on the engine from the side he was on so he crawled up on the railcar hitch so he could get to the valve. When he did, he slipped. He used his right arm to catch himself. That is when he hurt his wrist.
Retrieved tools from top of pad mount transformer at the end of the day, coming down the ladder fell from bottom step to the ground landing flat of back
Employee was dumping a bucket of dirt & grease off the back of the dragline. He slipped on some grease and fell off the back of the dragline. He fell about eight feet and landed on his shoulder. He sprained his left shoulder and back.
EE was fueling his CAT 980 loader. EE was stepping down to get off of his loader when he missed the last step and fell to the ground.
Employee stepped out of office for a smoke break. When returning from her car, she fell onto the asphalt parking lot breaking her right foot. Note: Employee is not sure what caused her to fall. Possible medical condition or type of footware, unknown at this time.
This customer truck driver attempted to exit the cab of his truck and became entangled in the seat belt causing him to fall out of his truck breaking his leg.
Employee was installing a chute 10' off the ground. He was tied off to the wire rope sling attached to the piece he was installing. The wire rope slipped dropping the chute and pulling the employee down with it. The employee suffered a "transverse process" fracture of the vertebra and will possibly miss a week of work.
Employee was changing a conveyor roller and fell approx. 6 feet. The employee was using a roller guard for support and it gave way.
Employee was stepping off of her haul unit and pulled a muscle in her left knee.
Guide roller on conveyor was not turning.Injury picked up a hammer to tap it with and as he approached the roller he said he tripped and fell into roller and conveyor.
Employee was at screening tower to collect a material sample. He stepped on a wet area and fell.
Employee was washing decking. When he reached up to pull more hose, he tripped over some bars on the ground and fell.
EE was making copies at the copy machine and started to return back to her desk when her left foot caught the edge of the copy machine causing her to trip and fall. EE was taken to the emergency room and x-rayed and no fractures were found. Testing was done later due to shoulder bothering her and MRI results showed a hairline fracture in her shoulder.
Employee stepped backwards and fell to ground. Landing on left wrist and spraining wrist.
Employee was setting up a 3 ft ladder beside a table so he could reach a longer ladder. As he was climbing to get on top of the table, he lost his footing on the 2nd step. He hit his knee on the ladder edge and fell to the ground. The edge of the ladder caught his lower leg causing a laceration.
The employee stepped onto a muddy truck wheel when he fell backwards on a crosstie and struck his back and neck causing a whiplash to his spine.
The employee was having to walk in deep mud while working in the field. He stepped in a hole and felt that he twisted his left knee while trying to get out.