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MACHINERY

220251740016 · 06/12/2025 · Morton Salt Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Underground equipment, NEC
Injury source
UNDERGRD MINING MACHINES
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
SCIH Salt Holdings, Inc
Operator
Morton Salt Inc
Mine
1600970

Narrative

Loading 29IN face with #8 powder rig, employee was loading the top right corner of the face. The basket tilt cylinder rod snapped causing the basket to rotate forward freely 90 degrees. causing a laceration on right knee

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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