All MSHA-reportable accidents at Compass Minerals Louisiana Inc. operations in 2015. Fatalities appear first.
Two shaft contractors working in the 14 Ft. shaft signaled the hoistman to return to surface from a work location at the -540 level. When the hoistman began to move the conveyance he discovered the 14 Ft hoist was inoperable.
Employee was walking in the shop area and slipped on slick spot and felt a burn in his knee. Over time the employee had an MRI taken and had a torn meniscus. On 4/19/16 employee had surgery and became a lost time.
Employee was riding in a TH6X4 gator and ran off a 24 inch drop off. Employee did an accident report but did not seek medical attention at the time of accident. On 8/21/2015 employee reported lower back was hurting and wad taken to company doctor. 8/24/2015 employee did not return to work for his next scheduled shift which became a lost time.
On 11/21/16 employee was walking down stairs and was carrying a bucket. He tripped over the bucket and fell. The employee bruised his knee. Over the next several months the employee worked with no restrictions. On 2/25/2016 the employee had an M.R.I. of his knee. On 2/26/2016 the employee was taken off work.