Employee was bent over moving under a structure and stepped over a cross member when their forward knee gave out, causing a fall. Their rear foot became caught in the structure, and they heard a pop. A coworker provided first aid and notified a supervisor, who transported the employee for medical evaluation. Injury was a knee ligament separation from the bone.
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March 17, 2026
TN · Metal/Non-Metal
utility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Volunteer Materials · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
August 2, 2025
TN · Metal/Non-Metal
utility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Volunteer Materials · Fall onto or against objects
Employee was walking, slipped, and broke thumb on rock
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