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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220163000030 · 10/20/2016 · Compass Minerals Louisiana Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
BLOCKING
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
1
Mine experience
7 years

Operator

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

Narrative

The mechanic was placing a block under the service truck for repairs. As ee placed the block ee felt a pain in back. EE was seen by a doctor and released with no restrictions. On 10/21/2016 the employee went to the emergency room and was placed on work restrictions that could not be accommodated.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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