Struck by flying object
Mechanic was assisting face drill operator remove broken drill steel. The wrench slipped hitting the employees hand causing the injury.
Compass Minerals Louisiana Inc.Mining Incidents in 2025
All MSHA-reportable accidents at Compass Minerals Louisiana Inc. operations in 2025. Fatalities appear first.
- Fatalities in 2025
- 0
- Total incidents
- 4
- Year
- 2025
Top incident classifications
- 01HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)2 incidents
- 02HOISTING1 incident
- 03HANDLING OF MATERIALS1 incident
All incidents in 2025
Struck against a moving object
Hoist tripped power due to incoming power interruption (Cleco) as it was travelling with personnel to 1500 ft level. The brakes engaged, suddenly stopping the skip due to the power trip. Drives were reset and personnel brought to surface. Lost time days started March 31, 2025.
Struck by flying object
At the end of the employees shift, EE was exiting the skip and debris blew into the employee's eye from under EE's prescription safety glasses. EE was seen by a eye specialist who removed a rust particle. EE was released with no restrictions.
Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Cutting rope with retractable safety knife. The rope slipped & EE lacerated the top of EE's left thumb. Received 3 stitches at the hospital.