Truck driver slipped on ice at ground level; landing on EE's RH shoulder. EE did not miss any shifts, but a recent medical evaluation (2/17) has indicated the need for surgery. Surgery is scheduled for 2/26. Unknown at this time when employee will receive return to work clearance.
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Showing all 17Dozer operator dismounting dozer slipped on last step on push beam. When RH foot slipped LH foot remained on upper step, causing LH knee to be bent to EE's chest and EE felt a pop. Operator did not miss a shift while seeking medical evaluation. Arthroscopic surgery commenced on 10/18/24, with return to work release given for 10/21/24.
Operator stepped from ladder on dragline shoe and EE's knee buckled to the left underneath EE's body weight. Operator did not miss a shift while seeking medical evaluation and second opinion. Surgery was recommended and employee missed EE's first shift yesterday (4/8/24) for pre-op. Surgery taking place today 4/9/24. Return to work to be determined by surgeon.
While stepping off dragline onto uneven ground employee felt a pop in left hip area. Hip became sore over time and employee was sent to the doctors office to get checked out.
Employee slipped on ice and sprained knee
While stepping off the loader, the operator slipped on slick ladder rung and pulled his left arm and neck muscles as he gripped firmer on the handrails.
The temperature was about -35 below and the roads/pits were icy. The employee stepped out of his service vehicle to look at a haul truck and slipped on the ice, striking his chest on the ground.
Employee slipped and fell in parking lot. worked regular shift that day, elected light duty on the second day.
Employee slipped when he missed a rung on a ladder initially refused treatment that night. did not return to work after days off on the evening of the 21st.
Was onloading roll of geocloth from a flatbed trailer when one end of the roll snagged and it spun around knocking the employee off his feet and off the trailer
EE was stepping down stairs when he rolled his right ankle.
EE slipped and twisted right ankle when getting out of truck.
Employee fell off ladder while climbing onto 785 haul truck
Worker was fueling backhoe, slipped on walkway and cut his thumb. Received stitches. Worked on April 8 but missed the 9th. Returned to work April 10.
He slipped on stairs while carrying a box - jarred his knee. Never saw a doctor.
EE WAS PLACING CHOCK WHEN HE SLIPPED ON ICE AND LANDED ON HIS BACK.
EE WAS WALKING & TWISTED HIS KNEE.