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1 WORKER'S COMPENSATN Report date LOST TIME CLAIMS THRU CURRENT STATUS DEPARTMENT DOI DIAG MECHANISM LOST REST FD PPD 3% CLOSED ADMINISTRATN TEAR REACHING FOR PAPER FD MMI SUBRO PENDING ANIMAL SERVICES CRUSH INJURY STRUCK BY CAR FD PPD O% CLOSED COURTS FRACTURE SLIP/FALL ON ICE 31 0 FD PPD 8% CLOSED LIBRARY FRACTURE TRIP/FALL OVER A BIN FD F/U 2 4 PUBLIC WORKS STRAIN SLIP/FALL ON ICE PERM RESTS 3%PPD VOC REHAB PUBLIC WORKS STRAIN LIFTING LARGE ROCK FD SUBRO RECD CLOSED PUBLIC WORKS STRAIN MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT 7 0 OFF SX F/U PUBLIC WORKS TEAR MACHINE HANDLE JERKED & TWISTED HAND REST F/U 1 2 SOCIAL SERVICES SPRAIN TRIP/FALL OVER RUG FALL WHEN CHAIR ROLLED OUT FROM UNDER EMPLOYEE REST F/U SOCIAL SERVICES MULTIPLE FD SUBRO RECD CLOSED PUBLIC WORKS MULTIPLE MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT 42 0 OFF SX 12 1 F/U 1 18 SHERIFFS OFFICE TEAR SLIP NO FALL ON WET FLOOR FD PPD 0% CLOSED SHERIFFS OFFICE TEAR TRIP/FALL OVER FLOOR MAT VOCATNAL REHABILITATN SHERIFFS OFFICE MULTIPLE STRUCK HEAD ON VAN FRAME FD PPD 10% CLOSED SHERIFFS OFFICE CTS REPETITIVE TYPING FD PPD 15% SHERIFFS OFFICE HERNIATN PULLING ON HEAVY EQUIPMENT FD F/U FEB 2015 SHERIFFS OFFICE HEART ANNUAL PHYSICAL 7 0 FD CLOSED SHERIFFS OFFICE STRAIN SLIP/FALL ON WET FLOOR 20 7 FD CLOSED SHERIFFS OFFICE TEAR TWISTED DURING PURSUIT REST SURGERY SHERIFFS OFFICE FRACTURE TRAINING OFF F/U 1 29 SHERIFFS OFFICE TEAR GRABBING ITEM DURING SEARCH OFF SURGERY 12 4 F/U TECHNOLOGY SERVICES MULTIPLE MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT CP = CLOSURE PENDING TOTAL FOR CY FD = FULL DUTY F/U FOLLOW UP DOCTORS APPOINTMENT DATE MMI = HAS COMPLETED CARE OFF = OFF WORK & RECEIVING DISABILITY PPD = PERMANENT PARTIAL DISABILITY EVALUATN REST = ON RESTRICTED DUTY RTW RETURN TO WORK SUBRO COLLECT COSTS FROM THE PARTY WHO CAUSED THE INJURY

2 Injury Report for November 2014 Page 1 of 2 DATE DESCRIPTN TYPE CAUSE HAZARDOUS CONDITN Reached into equipment 3 Nov to clear it Strain Overextension Normal duties CONTRIBUTING FACTOR or CLAIM UNSAFE ACT CORRECTIVE ACTN Awkward body position None Employee was using broom 3 Nov Repetitive motions Tenosynovitis Office equipment Normal duties Normal duties None Ergonomic evaluation stretching/strengthening exercises 3 Nov Putting on equipment Strain Duty belt Normal duties Normal duties None Stretching & strengthening exercises 3 Nov Spit on Possible BBP Exposure Inmate Normal duties Normal duties None No safety recommendation 4 Nov Slip/fall Contusions Ice Ice on sidewalk (from sprinklers) between B & C Inattention Unsafe walkway 4 Nov Slip/fall Contusions Ice Ice on sidewalk (from sprinklers) Assessors employee entrance Inattention Unsafe walkway Contusions Stepped on back of 5 Nov Trip/fall twisted knee a childs shoe Normal duties Inattention None 5 Nov Struck by vehicle Contusions & abrasions Facilities changed watering order awareness training done by dept Facilities changed watering order awareness training done by dept Remind all employees to pay attention Fleeing driver struck employee with his car Normal duties Normal duties Act of another No safety recommendations 5 Nov Annual physical Heart Physical stopped Normal duties None None Person opened door that went over employees foot Inattention improper body placement 7 Nov Struck by door Contusions None Act of another Unknown reason for 8 Nov Fall down 3 stairs Contusions fall None Inattention Not using handrail "Rolled" ankle while Improper body 14 Nov walking Pain Unknown reason None movement None Object being moved Object on dolly not Improper body 14 Nov Fingers pushed back Strain fell secure placement Inattention Struck against sharp 14 Nov edge Laceration Cardboard box Normal duties Referred for further medical evaluation Reminder to all employees to pay attention to surroundings Reminder to all employees to pay attention Reminder to all employees to pay attention Secure equipment so it doesn't shift when moved Improper body placement None Use care 14 Nov Chest pains Chest pains At home Normal duties Normal duties None No safety recommendation 17 Nov Heart disease Heart disease Normal duties Normal duties Normal duties None No safety recommendation

3 Injury Report for November 2014 Page 2 of 2 DATE DESCRIPTN TYPE CAUSE HAZARDOUS CONDITN UNSAFE ACT CONTRIBUTING FACTOR CORRECTIVE ACTN Twisted while running to 17 Nov emergency Sprain Normal duties Normal duties Normal duties None Stretching & strengthening exercises 17 Nov Slip/fall contusions Marble floor Normal duties Inattention None Pay attention 19 Nov Dog bite Puncture Injured dog Normal duties Normal duties None Use gloves when possible 22 Nov Stress claim Unknown Unknown Normal duties None None Referred for further medical evaluation 26 Nov Struck by sharp tool Laceration Hedge trimmer Normal duties Improper body placement Lack of training inattention lack of PPE Training use PPE (chainsaw chaps) or CLAIM 29 Nov Lifting / moving heavy object Strain Log Normal duties Improper body placement None Request assistance from coworker use material handler NOVEMBER 2014 CLAIMS 11 INCIDENTS 11 Total 22

4 Injury Report for December 2014 Page 1 of 2 DATE DESCRIPTN TYPE CAUSE HAZARDOUS CONDITN UNSAFE ACT CONTRIBUTING FACTOR CORRECTIVE ACTN Fall from last step of Remind all employees to pay 1 Dec ladder Sprain Ladder Normal duties Inattention None attention 3 Dec Controlling unruly inmate Sprain Inmate Normal duties Normal duties Act of another No safety recommendations or CLAIM 4 Dec Stumble (no fall) Strain Unseen difference in flooring level Normal duties Normal duties Residences contain unknown obstacles Employee must focus on search so no safety recommendations Lifting/moving heavy 5 Dec Strain Lifting/moving heavy on trailer Normal duties Normal duties Design of trailer does not allow use of material movers Use proper body posiiton, consider using different trailer for task Tool being held was 6 Dec forceably moved Fracture Snare Normal duties Unexpected movement Inattention Training 7 Dec Spit on Possible BBP exposure Inmate Normal duties Normal duties Act of another Wear PPE whenever possible Overexertion moving 9 Dec chair Sprain Chair wheels caught on mat Normal duties Unexpected movement None No safety recommendations 10 Dec Puncture by unseen sharp object during search Puncture Possible BBP exposure Safety pin Normal duties Normal duties None Wear PPE whenever possible 10 Dec Dog bite Puncture Dog bite Normal duties Normal duties Normal duties No safety recommendation 10 Dec Moving chair Laceration Unknown cause None Unknown None No safety recommendation 10 Dec Fainted Laceration Unknown cause None Unknown None No safety recommendation Fall when pushed to the 11 Dec ground Contusions Large gust of wind Windy day Running to cross street None Remind all employees to use care and keep feet on the ground in poor weather conditions 11 Dec Struck by cage door Laceration Cage door Windy day Normal duties None Secure cage door 11 Dec Struck by vehicle Strain Contusions Motor vehicle Normal duties Unexpected movement Act of another (coworker) Driver to ensure all persons are safely in vehicle before beginning to drive 11 Dec Slip / fall Strain Soft ground "gave way" under employees feet Normal duties Unexpected movement None Remind all employees to be aware of situations 16 Dec Annual physical Hearing loss Hearing loss Normal duties Normal duties None No safety recommendations

5 Injury Report for December 2014 Page 2 of 2 DATE DESCRIPTN TYPE CAUSE HAZARDOUS CONDITN UNSAFE ACT CONTRIBUTING FACTOR CORRECTIVE ACTN or CLAIM Jarred when elevator 16 Dec stopped abruptly Pain Elevator Disfunctioning elevator None Jarred when elevator 16 Dec stopped abruptly Pain Elevator Disfunctioning elevator None Jarred when elevator 16 Dec stopped abruptly Pain Elevator Disfunctioning elevator None Ineffecient inspection? Ineffecient inspection? Ineffecient inspection? Elevators inspected and repaired by Contractor Elevators inspected and repaired by Contractor Elevators inspected and repaired by Contractor 17 Dec Struck against object Strain Contusions Throwing in dumpster Normal duties Unsafe body position None Use material handlers and ladder when possible pay attention Defensive Tactics Stretching strengthening 18 Dec Training Strain Physical training Normal duties Normal duties None exercises 19 Dec Struck against object Contusion Fixture in cell Normal duties Normal duties None No safety recommendations Wet shoes slippery At residence, no 30 Dec Slip no fall Sprain floor Normal duties Normal duties control over area Consider shoe overlays DECEMBER 2014 CLAIMS 13 INCIDENTS 10 Total 23

6 WORK COMP AS OF: 12/31/2014 CLAIMS HISTORY FY CLAIMS PAID RESERVE THIRD PARTY RECOVERY CARRIER REIMBURSED NET INCURRED AVG COST / CLAIM (INCURRED) ACTIVE OPEN CLAIMS ,202,305 2,469, ,721 15,354,704 7, , ,083 1, , , ,560,063 10, ,249, , ,022,549 10, ,863,552 1,195, , ,873,092 15, ,777,124 1,387,580 2, ,162,329 14, ,689, , , ,804,107 6, ,053, ,376 87, ,125,083 5, ,647 30,872 10, ,292 3, ,534 45,648 82, ,972 3, , ,438 19, ,115,954 5, ,194,681 1,155, ,350,013 16, ,808, ,004 5, ,218,646 10, ,744,212 1,302,531 4, ,042,575 13, ,512,936 1,069,166 40, ,541,776 11, , ,808 19, ,366,958 6, , , ,882 4, TOTALS 5,402 32,888,155 11,912, , ,721 43,857,078 8, TOTAL OPEN: 127 LONG TERM OPEN NOTE: FINANCIAL TRANSACTNS ARE ATTACHED TO THE DATE OF INJURY NOT TO THE DATE PAYMENT IS MADE

7 All Reports of Injuries/Illnesses for FY 15 - By Department as of Page 1 of 3 # of DEPT reports Alternative Sentencing 1 Animal Services 10 Assessors 3 Building & Safety 1 District Attorneys 8 District Court 3 Health 4 Juvenile Services 3 Libraries 9 Managers Office 1 Medical Examiner 3 Parks 3 Recorders Office 1 Registrar of Voters 1 Roads 8 Sheriffs Office 91 Social Services 6 Treasurers 1 Water Highlighted numbers are represented in the following graphs

8 All Reports of Injuries/Illnesses for FY 15 - By Department as of Page 2 of 3 Sheriffs Office 91 Heart/Lung/Hearing 9 Altercations 10 Walking/Running/Training 11 Motor Vehicles 3 struck by or against 11 chemical 1 Exposure (biologic) 24 slip, trip, fall 6 lifting / moving 5 repetitive motions 5 other 6 Heart/Lung/Hearing Altercations Walking/Running/Training Motor Vehicles struck by or against chemical Exposure (biologic) slip, trip, fall lifting / moving repetitive motions Libraries 6 Slip, trip, fall 3 Lifting / Moving 1 Struck by or against 4 Walking 1 Slip, trip, fall Lifting / Moving Struck by or against Walking Animal Services 10 Animal bites/scratches 4 Struck by or against 2 Caught between 3 Chemical 1 Animal bites/scratches Struck by or against Caught between Chemical

9 All Reports of Injuries/Illnesses for FY 15 - By Department as of Page 3 of 3 Roads 8 Slip, trip, fall 1 Lifting / Moving 4 Struck by or against 1 Caught between 1 Repetitive motions 1 Slip, trip, fall Lifting / Moving Struck by or against Caught between Repetitive motions District Attorney's Office 8 Slip, trip, fall 2 Walking / running 2 Struck by or against 1 Malfunctioning equipment 3 Slip, trip, fall Walking / running Struck by or against Malfunctioning equipment

10 Comparison of s by Fiscal Year FY 13 FY14 FY15 CLAIMS IR'S TOTAL DENIED CLAIMS IR"S TOTAL DENIED CLAIMS IR"S TOTAL DENIED JULY AUGUST SEPT OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN

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