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26 de febrero de 2026 NM · Metal/No metálico Operador de ensacado, Operador de empaque MANEJO DE MATERIALES
United Salt Carlsbad LLC · Golpeado contra un objeto fijo

While poking a silo the employee struck the top of EE's left hand on the spout piece, resulting in discomfort. As EE was walking down the steps, EE hit the top of left hand as well, causing further discomfort.

3 de septiembre de 2025 NM · Metal/No metálico Almacenista, Ensacador, Paletizador/Apilador, Encargado de almacén, Empacador, Fabricante, Operador de planta de lavado MANEJO DE MATERIALES
United Salt Carlsbad LLC · Sobreesfuerzo al levantar objetos

Employee was performing housekeeping, when they picked up a cardboard box with parts from the floor. The box weighed approx. 35 lbs., employee complaint of lower back pain. Employee was taken to the ER for an evaluation and was diagnosed with a lower back strain.

6 de enero de 2025 TX · Metal/No metálico Operador de circuito de agua, Operador de lodos, Operador de mezcla, Trabajador operador de bombas MANEJO DE MATERIALES
United Salt Hockley, LLC · Sobreesfuerzo, no clasificado en otra parte

Employee was assisting in moving a portable gravity roller conveyor. Was carrying one end walking forward and the other employee was carrying the other end walking backwards. The conveyor snagged the floor and stopped suddenly, causing employee to jar EE's shoulder.

17 de junio de 2023 NM · Metal/No metálico Almacenista, Ensacador, Paletizador/Apilador, Encargado de almacén, Empacador, Fabricante, Operador de planta de lavado MANEJO DE MATERIALES
United Salt Carlsbad LLC · Sobreesfuerzo, no clasificado en otra parte

Employee was reaching into a box and felt back pain.

28 de septiembre de 2022 NM · Metal/No metálico Encargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campo MANEJO DE MATERIALES
United Salt Carlsbad LLC · Golpeado por... no clasificado en otra parte

Employee was closing the shop (garage) door with the chain mechanism. The support cable broke, causing the door to free fall to the ground. With the momentum of the door going down, the chain whipped and wrapped around the right hand and ring finger of the same hand, causing a cut on ring finger.

5 de septiembre de 2022 NM · Metal/No metálico Almacenista, Ensacador, Paletizador/Apilador, Encargado de almacén, Empacador, Fabricante, Operador de planta de lavado MANEJO DE MATERIALES
United Salt Carlsbad LLC · Sobreesfuerzo al levantar objetos

Worker was stacking 50# Salt Blocks on a pallet, when EE begun feeling minor pain in the middle of the back. Pain increased as shift continued and stopped stacking blocks.

15 de junio de 2022 NM · Metal/No metálico Acomodador de vagón, Cargador de vagón, Vaciador de tolva, Cargador de camión MANEJO DE MATERIALES
United Salt Carlsbad LLC · Sobreesfuerzo al levantar objetos

Picking up a 50# salt bag from ground level.

9 de mayo de 2022 TX · Metal/No metálico Minero, Prospector, no clasificado en otra parte MANEJO DE MATERIALES
United Salt Hockley, LLC · Sobreesfuerzo, no clasificado en otra parte

Employee was at break after stacking salt block and noticed that knee was hurting. EE was taken to the doctor and was diagnosed with left knee sprain, and was put on restricted duty.

28 de febrero de 2022 NM · Metal/No metálico Almacenista, Ensacador, Paletizador/Apilador, Encargado de almacén, Empacador, Fabricante, Operador de planta de lavado MANEJO DE MATERIALES
United Salt Carlsbad LLC · Sobreesfuerzo al levantar objetos

Employee was lifting a 50lb bag of Red Iron oxide and felt pain in lower back. Took employee to the Dr. and had employee evaluated, Dr. released to restricted work duty

11 de enero de 2022 NM · Metal/No metálico Engrasador, Engrasador, Aceitero, Lubricador, Aceitero de dragalina MANEJO DE MATERIALES
United Salt Carlsbad LLC · Sobreesfuerzo al levantar objetos

Employee was lifting an acetylene bottle into the back of a pickup when EE felt pain in left shoulder. EE was taken to the clinic for a medical examination. EE was released for restricted duty on 01/11/2022.

23 de marzo de 2020 TX · Metal/No metálico Almacenista, Ensacador, Paletizador/Apilador, Encargado de almacén, Empacador, Fabricante, Operador de planta de lavado MANEJO DE MATERIALES
United Salt Hockley, LLC · Sobreesfuerzo al levantar objetos

Employee lifted a 50lb block of salt and felt a sharp sting in EE's back. Employee was taken to the clinic and was given a prescription.

11 de septiembre de 2019 TX · Metal/No metálico Minero, no clasificado en otra parte MANEJO DE MATERIALES
United Salt Hockley, LLC · Golpeado por objeto que cae

Miner's son called the plant on 9-14-19 to say the miner was having brain surgery to resolve a brain bleed from a bump on the hard hat on miner's head at work on 9-11-19. Miner worked all shifts from 9-11 until 9-13 without reporting incident or issues. Accident still under investigation.

18 de octubre de 2018 TX · Metal/No metálico Bandero, Operario de transportador, Trabajador de banda transportadora, Operario de puente móvil, Operador de alimentador, Vigilante de transportador MANEJO DE MATERIALES
United Salt Hockley, LLC · Sobreesfuerzo al levantar objetos

Employee was shoveling along the belt line in a tunnel, the next day ee reported shoulder was sore.

8 de octubre de 2018 TX · Metal/No metálico Capataz de bandas, Capataz de mantenimiento, Supervisor de mantenimiento MANEJO DE MATERIALES
United Salt Hockley, LLC · Sobreesfuerzo, no clasificado en otra parte

The supervisor was holding a hydraulic valve (approx 6 lbs) for a measurment when it slipped. The supervisor tried to catch it and felt a pain go from fingers into forearm.

8 de octubre de 2018 TX · Metal/No metálico Obrero, Herrero, Cuadrilla, Mensajero de repuestos, Peón, Recolector, Operario de mina MANEJO DE MATERIALES
United Salt Hockley, LLC · Sobreesfuerzo al levantar objetos

The miner was moving an 80# bag of salt and said felt a pull in shoulder

3 de octubre de 2017 NM · Metal/No metálico Engrasador, Engrasador, Aceitero, Lubricador, Aceitero de dragalina MANEJO DE MATERIALES
United Salt Carlsbad LLC · Sobreesfuerzo, no clasificado en otra parte

Employee was coming down ladder on #2 dozer and got to the bottom step and it swung in, and hyper extended left knee. Employee was taken to E.R. and put on restricted duty.

16 de mayo de 2016 NM · Metal/No metálico Operador de montacargas MANEJO DE MATERIALES
United Salt Carlsbad LLC · Golpeado por objeto que cae

Employee was cleaning #2 water softener bin when a chunk of salt fell from the side of bin and hit left shoulder and EE fell against metal door opening. EE had an abrasion / hematoma on left tricep. The Dr. restricted EE's work duties

4 de diciembre de 2015 TX · Metal/No metálico Almacenista, Ensacador, Paletizador/Apilador, Encargado de almacén, Empacador, Fabricante, Operador de planta de lavado MANEJO DE MATERIALES
United Salt Hockley, LLC · Sobreesfuerzo al levantar objetos

EE was stacking 50# bags and felt a "pull" in his stomach. over the weekend he developed some discomfort in his groin area.The incident was not reported until mid morning of 12/07/2015. The doc reported it as a muscle sprain and put him on light duty for 4 days.

28 de mayo de 2015 NM · Metal/No metálico Capataz de bandas, Capataz de mantenimiento, Supervisor de mantenimiento MANEJO DE MATERIALES
United Salt Carlsbad LLC · Golpeado por objeto que cae

In the maintenance parts warehouse near the east door. EE was accessing a piece of pvc conduit near the wall, when he bumped A 30# fire extinguisher with his hardhat causing it to fall and hit his left forearm. He was taken to ER and received staples to close a four inch laceration

12 de enero de 2015 TX · Metal/No metálico Encargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campo MANEJO DE MATERIALES
United Salt Hockley, LLC · Sobreesfuerzo al levantar objetos

Employee suffered an umbilical hernia while working on the 5th Floor-to-Silos catwalk rebuild. Primary strenuous activity was the lifting of lumber. There was no specific moment that he can pinpoint as to when it actually occurred.

17 de junio de 2014 TX · Metal/No metálico Obrero, Herrero, Cuadrilla, Mensajero de repuestos, Peón, Recolector, Operario de mina MANEJO DE MATERIALES
United Salt Hockley, LLC · Golpeado por... no clasificado en otra parte

Small particulate blew into left eye, became irritated and was rubbed. Eye was flushed with eye wash solution, but irritation persisted. Incident was not reported until following day when Supervisor noticed swelling of the eye. Infection was apparent. Physician examined the eye and found very small particulate, and removed by flushing. Medication was prescribed.

16 de mayo de 2014 TX · Metal/No metálico Encargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campo MANEJO DE MATERIALES
United Salt Hockley, LLC · Golpeado por objeto que cae

Right index finger was smashed and cut when a 75 lbs. hydraulic cylinder on a front-end loader shifted and fell on the finger while attempting to remove the part for maintenance. Examination showed slight fracture at the finger tip. Cut was cleaned and bandaged. Antibiotics were prescribed.

23 de diciembre de 2013 TX · Metal/No metálico Obrero, Cuadrilla, Mensajero de repuestos, Peón, Desconchador de techo MANEJO DE MATERIALES
United Salt Corporation · Sobreesfuerzo al levantar objetos

Strain to the right shoulder occurred while holding on to the AMFO tote's bottom liner outlet in an attempt to stop the leakage of AMFO while transferring from large to small tote bag.

25 de noviembre de 2013 TX · Metal/No metálico Operador de bulldozer, Operador universal, Operador de equipo pesado, Ingeniero operador MANEJO DE MATERIALES
United Salt Corporation · Sobreesfuerzo al levantar objetos

Employee was diagnosed with a hernia when he saw a doctor for a physical checkup. His new-employee physical from 9/18/13 did not diagnose the hernia. After interviewing him, he said that he felt a pull in the groin area while moving a pallet on 11/25/13. He did not report the incident prior to his diagnosis. We assume this is the date of his injury.

5 de septiembre de 2013 NM · Metal/No metálico Cargador frontal, Operador de pala-traílla, Operador de traílla, Cargador (payloader), Operador de equipo de traílla MANEJO DE MATERIALES
United Salt Carlsbad LLC · Golpeado por... no clasificado en otra parte

Employee went to the top of water softener elevator to clean pipe and to make sure the it was switched to #1 bin. While he was up there a bug flew inside his right ear. He went to ER and the Doctor that removed the bug said there was a small hole in his ear drum ER Dr. also prescribed antibiotics

28 de febrero de 2013 TX · Metal/No metálico Obrero, Herrero, Cuadrilla, Mensajero de repuestos, Peón, Recolector, Operario de mina MANEJO DE MATERIALES
United Salt Corporation · Sobreesfuerzo al levantar objetos

The operator pulled a 80 bag and felt a slight pain in his stomach. The injury was not reported until the end of the shift the next day. He said he was ok but was sent to the doctor on 3-1-2013 for evaluation and was put on restricted duty.

3 de enero de 2013 TX · Metal/No metálico Encargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campo MANEJO DE MATERIALES
United Salt Corporation · Sobreesfuerzo al levantar objetos

EE was working on the press when he felt a slight pull in his groin. He reported the incident to his supervisor and did not request a doctor visit at the time. EE reported pending surgery to the company on Feb 12th 2013 and was sent to the company doctor and was released on restricted duty.

1 de mayo de 2012 TX · Metal/No metálico Almacenista, Ensacador, Paletizador/Apilador, Encargado de almacén, Empacador, Fabricante, Operador de planta de lavado MANEJO DE MATERIALES
United Salt Corporation · Sobreesfuerzo al levantar objetos

The operator was stacking 50# blocks when he felt a pull in his back. The operator was questioned the next morning and he said he was ok and could work. Late into his shift on 5-2-2012 he said that he was hurting.

11 de enero de 2012 TX · Metal/No metálico Bombero (operario de bombas) MANEJO DE MATERIALES
United Salt Corporation · Atrapado en, bajo o entre dos o más objetos en movimiento

The operator was conducting cleanup work on a belt conveyor. He pulled the belt around by hand & caught his finger between the belt and the pulley which rolled somewhat less than 1/4 turn. Operators in the area said the conveyor was off and not running. It appears that his pulling momentum caught tip of the finger between the belt and the roller mashing it.

19 de diciembre de 2011 TX · Metal/No metálico Operario de banco, Cantero MANEJO DE MATERIALES
United Salt Corporation · Sobreesfuerzo al levantar objetos

EE was cleaning up a salt spill in the product reclaim tunnel when he felt a pull in his right calf

8 de noviembre de 2011 TX · Metal/No metálico Operario de servicios generales, Mandadero, Operador de camión de servicio MANEJO DE MATERIALES
United Salt Corporation · Sobreesfuerzo al levantar objetos

A utility operator was pushing trash down into the trash compactor holding hopper and felt a pull in the upper back

21 de julio de 2011 NM · Metal/No metálico Operador de retroexcavadora, Operador de excavadora sobre orugas MANEJO DE MATERIALES
United Salt Carlsbad LLC · Atrapado en, bajo o entre un objeto en movimiento y uno fijo

Employee was stacking 50# salt blocks on a pallet, and smashed the nail on the third finger of left hand between two blocks. Employee is on restricted duty

3 de abril de 2011 NM · Metal/No metálico Almacenista, Ensacador, Paletizador/Apilador, Encargado de almacén, Empacador, Fabricante, Operador de planta de lavado MANEJO DE MATERIALES
United Salt Carlsbad LLC · Sobreesfuerzo al levantar objetos

Employee picked up a 50# block of salt and turned to place it on a pallet, when he felt pain in lower back.

10 de marzo de 2011 TX · Metal/No metálico Bombero (operario de bombas) MANEJO DE MATERIALES
United Salt Corporation · Golpeado por objeto proyectado

Operator was wearing safety glasses with side shields but small particles managed to get into his left eye. No LTI or Restricted duty. Prescriptions for eye drops only.

20 de octubre de 2010 NM · Metal/No metálico Engrasador, Engrasador, Aceitero, Lubricador, Aceitero de dragalina MANEJO DE MATERIALES
United Salt Carlsbad LLC · Sobreesfuerzo al levantar objetos

Employee states when he got home from work his lower back and pelvis started hurting.

18 de febrero de 2009 TX · Metal/No metálico Obrero, Herrero, Cuadrilla, Mensajero de repuestos, Peón, Recolector, Operario de mina MANEJO DE MATERIALES
United Salt Corporation · Sobreesfuerzo al levantar objetos

The employee strained back when lifting up 80# bags.

8 de noviembre de 2008 NM · Metal/No metálico Capataz de planta de preparación, Supervisor, Supervisor de planta de molienda, Supervisor de horno MANEJO DE MATERIALES
United Salt Carlsbad LLC · Atrapado en, bajo o entre un objeto en movimiento y uno fijo

The EE was trying to tighten the belt on infeed to the sewing machine. When he pushed the pulley, the infeed belt grabbed his left thumb. As a result of that, he had bad cuts on his left thumb. The thumb required sutures.

10 de noviembre de 2005 TX · Metal/No metálico Almacenista, Ensacador, Paletizador/Apilador, Encargado de almacén, Empacador, Fabricante, Operador de planta de lavado MANEJO DE MATERIALES
United Salt Corporation · Sobreesfuerzo al levantar objetos

Employee was lifting 80 lb bag of salt and felt pain in his right shoulder.

18 de agosto de 2005 NM · Metal/No metálico Almacenista, Ensacador, Paletizador/Apilador, Encargado de almacén, Empacador, Fabricante, Operador de planta de lavado MANEJO DE MATERIALES
United Salt Carlsbad LLC · Golpeado contra un objeto fijo

Employee was working in the area around block press scale, and run right leg into top corner edge of door on scale. He was taken to company doctor for medical treatment. Required sutures.

24 de septiembre de 2003 NM · Metal/No metálico Almacenista, Ensacador, Paletizador/Apilador, Encargado de almacén, Empacador, Fabricante, Operador de planta de lavado MANEJO DE MATERIALES
United Salt Carlsbad LLC · Golpeado contra un objeto fijo

EMPLOYEE WAS ADJUSTING A BENT GUARD ON THE FRONT OF THE SEWING MACHINE WHEN HE CUT HIS RIGHT INDEX FINGER (THE GUARD HAD A VERY SHARP EDGE ON IT AND WAS REPLACED WITH A NEW ONE). REQUIRED FOUR SUTURES ON INDEX FINGER.

25 de enero de 2003 NM · Metal/No metálico Almacenista, Ensacador, Paletizador/Apilador, Encargado de almacén, Empacador, Fabricante, Operador de planta de lavado MANEJO DE MATERIALES
United Salt Carlsbad LLC · Sobreesfuerzo, no clasificado en otra parte

EMPLOYEE HURT LOWER BACK WHILE STACKING 50LBS OF SALT ON PALLET.

26 de febrero de 2002 TX · Metal/No metálico Obrero, Herrero, Cuadrilla, Mensajero de repuestos, Peón, Recolector, Operario de mina MANEJO DE MATERIALES
United Salt Corporation · Sobreesfuerzo al levantar objetos

EE HAD PAIN IN HIS RIGHT ARM WHILE STACKING BAGS.

15 de enero de 2001 NM · Metal/No metálico Almacenista, Ensacador, Paletizador/Apilador, Encargado de almacén, Empacador, Fabricante, Operador de planta de lavado MANEJO DE MATERIALES
United Salt Carlsbad LLC · Sobreesfuerzo al levantar objetos

EMPLOYEE TRIED TO CATCH TWO 50 LB BAGS OF SALT COMING OFF CONVEYER OR BELT. HE STATED HE HAD PAIN IN HIS LEFT ELBOW AND NUMBNESS IN INDEX AND MIDDLE FINGER.

16 de agosto de 2000 TX · Metal/No metálico Minero, no clasificado en otra parte MANEJO DE MATERIALES
United Salt Corporation · Sobreesfuerzo al jalar o empujar objetos

EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING BAGS OFF OF CONVEYOR BELT AND PULLED MUSCLE.

25 de abril de 2000 NM · Metal/No metálico Almacenista, Ensacador, Paletizador/Apilador, Encargado de almacén, Empacador, Fabricante, Operador de planta de lavado MANEJO DE MATERIALES
United Salt Carlsbad LLC · Sobreesfuerzo al levantar objetos

EMPLOYEE WAS PICKING UP A 50 LB BAG OF SALT WHEN IT SLIPPED OUT OF HIS HAND WHEN HE TRIED TO CATCH IT, AND WHILE DOING SO FELT PAIN IN HIS LEFT SHOULDER.

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