Fall from machine
A haul truck caught on fire. As the employee was exiting the truck, they stepped on the bumper and fell, injuring themselves.
Compass Minerals Louisiana Inc.Mining Incidents in 2023
All MSHA-reportable accidents at Compass Minerals Louisiana Inc. operations in 2023. Fatalities appear first.
- Fatalities in 2023
- 0
- Total incidents
- 4
- Year
- 2023
Top incident classifications
- 01SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON2 incidents
- 02HANDLING OF MATERIALS2 incidents
All incidents in 2023
Fall onto or against objects
Employee was climbing down loader ladder when EE's hands cramped up, causing EE to lose grip and fall approx. 4ft to the ground below. EE fell on EE's W-65, sustaining a lumbar strain & contusion.
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Employee was moving a light tower by hand instead of using a forklift. When EE lifted it to turn, EE felt pain in lower back. EE was diagnosed with a lumbar strain. The pain has not diminished, so EE has been relieved of duties pending further medical evaluation.
Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
ON 3-9-2023 employee was working on a cat forklift and felt a pain in elbow. The employee was sent to clinic on 3-10-23 and released with no restrictions. The employee went to their own doctor and was given restrictions that made this a lost time event.