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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220222420030 · 08/24/2022 · Cargill Salt

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Assayer, Geologist, Metallurgist, Engineer, Engineer management
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
4.12 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cargill Inc
Operator
Cargill Salt
Mine
3000663

Narrative

On 8/8/22 an employee was attempting to open the landing gate at #4. They were trying to pull up on the latch with no success. They felt something pull/ strain in their back/shoulder area. The employee was sought medical treatment on 8/24/2022 and was prescribed physical therapy.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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