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While training a Journeyman Mechanic to perform a strut PM on a Komatsu 830E, lost footing and landed on the concrete floor on right hip/leg.
Employee reported stepping off a beam to a walkway inadvertently landing on the edge of the walking surface.
Employee reported while climbing off a motor grader, EE slipped off the last step. EE's lower back landed on the back side of the moldboard.
Employee reported while exiting a pickup, EE slipped and fell. EE reported pain in the left arm/shoulder immediately following the incident.
Walking up short ladder when the ladder moved causing foot to hit floor. Fracture of metatarsal bones in left foot.
Employee was getting off a dozer when their foot slipped on tracks. Employee was holding the grab rail with right arm and strained the right shoulder. Reported the injury on 10/9. Surgery was determined necessary on 11/3. Employee had surgery on 11/14.
Employee moving dragline cable stepped into a dragline shoe track and EE's left knee buckled. Pain and swelling developed over the remainder of EE's shift and persisted over the weekend. Employee referred to doctor on 5/23 for evaluation. MRI completed 6/2.
Employee reported after dismounting haul truck, ee was walking away when ee slipped and fell on left side. Physical therapy was prescribed on 2/5/16.
Employee reported carrying part in shop when left foot twisted (ankle rolled) and he went down. Left knee became sore over weekend and employee went to ER for evaluation. MRI results received 4/7 indicate torn ligament.
Employee reported after stepping off a dozer, he felt a locking sensation and knee pain. Employee had surgery on 4/23.
Employee repositioned right leg while conducting maintenance work, stepped backwards and felt a pop in right knee. Diagnosed with partial dislocation and restricted from all work 3/31.
Employee was stepping out of the operator's cab to clean the rear window on bulldozer when he slipped and fell from the equipment deck to the ground. This injury resulted in an ear laceration requiring sutures.
On April 30, employee reported shoulder pain after slipping and catching himself dismounting haul truck. On Friday, November 14, employee confirmed plans to undergo surgery to repair torn tendon. He has not missed work or been restricted from normal work activity to date. Surgery to be scheduled for December or January.
Employee slipped and fell on 2/26/13. Surgery to repair torn rotator cuff took place on 8/29/13.
Employee reported slipping on ice, falling and injuring right shoulder. Employer notified of the incident on 1/2/13. Referred to a physician who prescribed physical therapy on 1/15/13. No restrictions or days away from work as a result of the injury.
Employee reported while servicing a Komatsu haul truck, he lost his footing on the ladder and fell, striking the ladder with his chest. Reported to employer on 6/21/10. He was restricted from full work duties as a result of this injury on 6/22/10.
Employee reported while washing the rear window of dozer, his foot fell through a section of the open cat walk. His right calf struck the cat walk. Employee was restricted from all work duties on 6/17/10.
Employee reported slipping while washing the drill deck, twisting his left knee. On 6/16, physician reported small fractures in the tibial plateau and left fibular head. Employee was restricted from full work duties. Referred to an orthopaedic specialist who sustained the work restrictions.
Employee slipped and fell from the back of a flatbed truck. He landed on his left side causing pain in his hip, elbow, and shoulder. Employee was restricted from all work activities.
Employee tripped over a phone cord and fell, dislocating her shoulder. Surgery date and days away from work are pending at this time.
Surveyor measuring coal seam thicknesses on sloping pit floor slipped and fell, landing on and fracturing left wrist.
Employee reported on 12/22/08, that he had stepped down from a dozer and rolled his ankle, feeling it "pop". Xrays indicated a fractured bone. Employee has been restricted from walking on uneven ground as a result of the injury.
Employee slipped and fell on 2/14/08 injuring his right shoulder. Employee did not miss any work time or been restricted as a result of this injury. Shoulder surgery was performed on 5/13/08.
A sales and product support representative tripped as he was walking off a drill pattern. He attempted to regain his balance by extending his leg to catch himself. As he planted his foot, he heard and felt a loud pop as his hip dislocated. Subsequent x-rays indicated dislocation and fractured hip.
WHILE WALKING A PATTERN, EE TRIPPED OVER A LARGE ROCK THAT WAS COVERED IN SNOW.
AFTER UNLOADING A DRILL BIT FROM THE UTILITY TRUCK, EE WAS GETTING OUT OF THE BED WITH A 3 POINT CONTACT, WHEN HIS LEFT FOOT LANDED ON A BIT AND ROLLED OFF CAUSING HIS RT. LEG TO CATCH HIS WEI GHT AND HIS KNEE GOT BENT TO THE SIDE.
EE STATED HE WAS GETTING OFF THE DOZER AND WHEN HE STEPPED DOWN, HE SOMEHOW TWISTED HIS LOWER BACK.
EMPLOYEE SAID HE SLIPPED ON ICE HITTING OUTSIDE OF RIGHT KNEE, HEAD AND LEFT SHOULDER.
EE REPORTED THAT HE SLIPPED WHILE CLEANING GREASE INSIDE THE HOUSE OF A DRAGLINE, JAMMING HIS SHOULDER.
EE SAID HE STEPPED OFF THE BOTTOM STEP OF THE STEAM TRUCK ONTO UNEVEN GROUND AND TWISTED HIS LEFT ANKLE. X-RAYS VERIFIED A CHIPPED BONE.
EE SAID HE WAS LEAVING THE DRAGLINE, SLIPPED OFFTHE TOP OF THE SHOE, & FELL TO THE GROUND. HE HAD PUT HIS LUNCHBOX DOWN & TURNED AROUND TO GO DOWN THE SHOE STEPS WHEN HE FELL. HE SAID THAT HIS BOOTS WERE WET & MUDDY WHICH CONTRIBUTED TO THE INCIDENT
EE SAID THAT WHEN HE WAS GETTING DOWN OFF THE DRAGLINE (SHOE), HE FELL, LANDING IN A SINK HOLE. HE HURT HIS RIBS ON HIS RIGHT SIDE, AND HIS LEFT KNEE.