Bishop Impoundment Area Coal

Pulling steel cable and bur went in hand

Climbing off excavator and slipped spraining ankle.

Employee heated a can of soup on truck engine and when he opened the can it exploded burning his face.

Climbing steps on shovel preparing to change cables. Stepped up and foot stayed stable and straight, but knee twisted.

The employee and two co-workers were pulling conveyor sheets from a box and one sheet slipped, striking the employee's right hand and cutting his index finger. The employee obtained medical treatment, received stitches to his index finger, and returned to work with no restrictions on his next scheduled day, 5/1/13.

Employee was assisting a mechanic change a tire and when tire became dislodged, employee lost his balance. In an attempt to break his fall, he twisted and felt a pull in his lower back.

Employee states he slipped on icy ground hurting his lower back and right elbow. The injury wasn't reported to this office until 2/20/13. Employee sought medical attention on 2/20/13 for his lower back pain and was referred to an orthopedic specialist. That appt is scheduled for 3/11/13.

Employee states he was loading aluminum wire trays on a truck and felt pain in right shoulder when he pulled 2 pieces from the stack to load. Employee did not seek medical treatment until 01/21/2013, at which time the injury was then reported to this office. Employee placed on modified duty.

Victim was priming a pump and while picking up a 5 gallon bucket of water felt a pull in his neck and right shoulder.

While using a manlift to attach plywood to spirals, employee states that he unknowingly lowered the manlift boom on the corner of the opposing spiral frame. When he swung the boom out, it dropped off the frame causing the employee to hit his rib/chest area on the rail of the manlift basket. The employee received medical treatment and was placed on modified duty.

WHILE OPENING A GATE, SHE EXPERIENCED BACK PAIN.