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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220142720033 · 07/24/2014 · Compass Minerals America Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Electrician, Lineman
Activity
Electrical maintenance
Injury source
MINE FLOOR,BOTTOM,FOOTWAL
Nature of injury
HERNIA;RUPTURE
Body part
HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.62 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Compass Minerals International, Inc.
Operator
Compass Minerals America Inc.
Mine
1600358

Narrative

While resetting tail-loop switch, employee slipped causing a strain to groin. He was seen by a doctor and released to full duty. On 8/13/2014 he was diagnosed with a hernia. He had surgery on 8/28/2014. Upon his next scheduled shift on 9/2/2014 employee was released to light duty.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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