On 8/26/11 EE turned in an incident form stating that he was pulling a 1"" hose and slipped and fell.On 9/2/11 EE turned in incident form stating that he had sneezed and felt something pop in the area he struck when he fell. He went to a Dr.,bone scan was performed and the results of 3 fractured ribs was reported on 9/15/11.EE cont'd. to work at his regular duties during this time.