February 21, 2017
IL · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pittsburgh Energy LLC · Fall from machine
Employee was being task trained on the operation of the water truck. Employee stated that while dismounting facing toward the inside of the cab of the vehicle, pant leg got caught on the edge of a bracket. When the pant leg caught, employee lost grip on the handle and fell to the ground. Employee landed on right arm, resulting in a bad sprain and muscle contusion.