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220150990029 · 05/15/2014 · Compass Minerals America Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
OTHER
Accident type
Bodily reaction, NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Climb in piled material
Injury source
BODILY MOTION
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
63
Mine experience
16 years

Operator

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

Narrative

While stepping up to reach overhead shackle, employee felt strain in left knee. Employee was taken to doctor and over time have visited specialist. Specialist prescribed knee brace as well as therapy. (Employee continued to work full time with not restrictions.) On 04/07/2015 employee had surgery on knee causing employee to miss work which has become a lost time.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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