Employee was operating the motor grader and chose to jump from the tire to the ground instead of using the 3-points-of-contact method to exit the grader. They fell to the ground injuring themselves by causing a tear in their rotator cuff and breaking their wrist (right side). *Please note that during their exam in the ER, employee failed their drug test
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August 7, 2024
AL · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rockhead Sand & Gravel, LLC · Fall from machine
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