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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220143070023 · 07/29/2014 · Compass Minerals America Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Climb scaffolds, Ladders
Injury source
FIXED LADDERS
Nature of injury
UNCLASSIFIED,NOT DETERMED
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
24
Mine experience
2 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee stated he was climbing on track scaler to change an component. Upon climbing down the ladder to retrieve a tool as this time his right knee started to hurt. Employee said he tried to stretch his knee out and he felt a pop in the right knee. Doctor released employee back to full duty. He was referred to an Orthopedic clinic and on 10/30/2014 put on restricted duty.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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