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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220190590004 · 01/19/2019 · Compass Minerals Louisiana Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
AXE,HAMMER,SLEDGE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
80
Mine experience
8 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee was swinging a sledge hammer and felt EE's left knee torque. The employee was seen by the company doctor and was taken off work.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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