All MSHA-reportable accidents at United Salt Corporation operations in 2005. Fatalities appear first.
Ee stated that the upper waste screw for cyclone choked down. He thought the motor kicked heaters, so he lifted the cover up from screw and screw caught his glove on right hand. Cutting the first joint off of third finger and cut ring finger.
Employee tripped on electrical cable that goes from encline belt to block press. He fell on his left hand (fractured left forearm). Employee is on restricted work activity.
Employee was lifting 80 lb bag of salt and felt pain in his right shoulder.
EMPLOYEE STATED, WHILE STRETCHING HIS ARMS OUT, RIGHT THUMB WENT THROUGH GUARD ON CIRCULATING FAN & CUT HIS THUMB (THUMB REQUIRED 10 STITCHES).
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.