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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220252230005 · 08/04/2025 · Hutchinson Salt Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Hand load, Hand shoveling
Injury source
MINERAL ITEMS,NEC
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.12 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Instar Holdings LP
Operator
Hutchinson Salt Company
Mine
1400412

Narrative

EE was shoveling up a pile of salt by the crusher toward end of shift. EE's back started hurting and became worse over the next few days. EE went to DR 08/08/25 was given pain meds and placed on light duty. EE returns to DR in 1 week for revaluation.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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