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June 4, 2021 NY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Norlite · Struck against stationary object

Employee reports EE was checking a hopper and stepped on a piece of aggregate material while taking a step back. Employee reports hearing a pop and twisted EE's left knee. Employee was put on restrictions and referred to an orthopedist after being diagnosed with a left knee sprain.

November 5, 2012 NY · Metal/Non-Metal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Norlite · Struck against stationary object

Employee was exiting the door at Baghouse #1. He stepped down onto a cinder block which was being used as a makeshift step. When he stepped onto the edge of the block it gave way causing the employee to twist his right ankle. He was evaluated by a specialist and diagnosed with a right ankle sprain.

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