Lowsplint SurfaceCoal

Employee was driving articulator truck and the rough road caused injury to lower back. Employee did not want to go to the Dr. at this time.

Employee was on bank reclaiming with excavator and the excavator became unbalanced tipping several times over the spoil, landing on it's side. Employee transferred to hospital by ambulance, then flown by helicopter to U.T. hospital.

Operator was pushing uphill on slope and noticed pain in upper part of back area. Went to Dr. for x-rays. Shows signs of spurs on spine, which was inflamed.

Employee was changing drill bit and it fell on his foot.