May 11, 2010
NC · Metal/Non-Metal
coal/ore shovel operator, shoveler, power shoveler
STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
LBM Industries Inc · Struck against stationary object
He was climbing down the ladder from the shovel. When stepping on to the ground he stepped on a rock and turned his ankle. He refused to go to the doctor and thought he was ok. On 6-11-2010 he said he was feeling pain and wanted to go to the doctor. The doctor diagnosed a class 2 sprain and ordered he wear an ankle brace for 6 weeks.