Employee stepped down off the steps of the lube truck, he did not notice a frozen chunk under his right foot, when applying full weight on his right foot, the frozen chunk rolled causing his ankle to roll also. A quick look around the landing area before descending the steps would have identified the frozen chunk and could have prevented the accident.
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April 5, 2014
AK · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Nome Gold Alaska Corporation · Struck against stationary object
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