While exiting a CAT D8T bulldozer, the operator was utilizing 3 point(s) of contact. When the employee stepped off of the dozer EE's right foot was on a loose rock which resulted in the worker rolling their ankle when shifting weight to the right foot. The worker sustained a fracture to the right ankle as a result of improper footing when transitioning from equipment to the ground.
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July 21, 2023
AK · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Peak Gold LLC · Struck against stationary object
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