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Miner walked out of parts bin and slipped on wet concrete pad. Miner experienced pain in hamstring area several days after the fall. Miner did not report injury to a supervisor until 3/8/23.
Plant operator was descending a fixed ladder. Operator assumed they had reached the last ladder rung when they were in fact another step from the bottom. The operator jumped from the ladder and twisted their back.
Employee experienced a strain of the lower back while exiting skid-steer tractor.
Employee was assisting in an oil change. He spilled some oil, then slipped in the oil, falling backwards and catching himself with his right wrist. Wrist is thought to be sprained at this point, but not known for sure.
EMPLOYEES HAD SHUT PLANT OFF, PREPARED FOR THE WEEKEND, AND WERE THROWING A FOOTBALL AROUND. EMPLOYEE FELL BACKWARDS REACHING FOR THE BALL, HITTING HIS HEAD ON THE GROUND. HE WAS TAKEN TO INLAND VALLEY AND LATER TRANSFERRED TO LOMA LINDA HOSPITAL. HE PASSED AWAY AT LOMA LINDA HOSPITAL AT 1:05 PM 12/31/05.
Employee was carrying a strip of plastic, slipped in a muddy spot on decking, and fell to one knee. Employee's left knee hit the ground. Employee has not missed any work, but has now been referred to orthopedic specialist for further evaluation.