All MSHA-reportable accidents at White Springs Ag Chems Inc dba Nutrien operations in 2023. Fatalities appear first.
On 11/17/23 while taking fitting off a hydraulic power ram, as it came off, the fitting flew off striking EE on the face in upper left eye area, along with hydraulic fluid, just above safety glasses. EE reported to clinic with pain, swelling, and 3 small lacerations to area above left eye. EE was referred to LCMC for evaluation and treatment. EE is off work until further notice.
EE reported incident to Clinic on 09/19/23. EE did not report incident prior to reporting to Clinic. EE reports while walking a flag marker wire penetrated their lower left leg. EE developed a wound and felt ill with chills. EE was referred to Co. Care for eval, then was sent to LCMC for eval and is currently being treated there for Cellulitis. EE is off work until further notice.
On 9/11/2023 EE felt a pop in right forearm after throwing a dolly block in a man-basket in bucket truck. On 09/26 EE reported to clinic they had no pain just swelling and tightness in area. EE was referred to The Orthopedic Institute for eval. On 10/06 EE was seen by Ortho. On 10/09 we received the Ortho report EE has restrictions that cannot be accommodated and is now off work.
EE slipped, but did not fall, while walking in work area. On 08/28/23 EE reported injury and soreness in leg to Clinic. EE was referred to a healthcare facility for eval. and treatment. EE has restrictions that cannot be accommodated. EE is off work until further notice.
EE was using motorized hose real on service truck. EE released button and real continued. EE grabbed hose to avoid being hit by hose. While grabbing hose it pulled on EE's left shoulder causing pain. EMT evaluated shoulder and determined no mobility in left arm with increase in pain with attempted movement. EE reports previous rotator cuff tear and surgical repair in same shoulder.
EE had pain in lower back after standing & twisting from bent over position while handing off hose to blow down parts on dragline. EE had worse pain sitting & much worse pain when standing from seated position & denies pain or numbness in lower extremities. EE was referred to Co Care for treatment.
EE reports standing on and then slipping off an old hanger plate in SCM laydown yard. EE was attempting to locate parts. Slipping caused a fall to ground during which employee's right arm struck the hanger plate. EE reported incident to Supv. 6/11/23, reported to Clinic 6/12/23. Employee was sent to Company Care and placed out of work.
EE reports back pain after standing up straight from a bent over position. EE requested over the counter meds on 4/20 but no other care was given. Clinic was notified on 4/24 that EE is off work due to back pain. EE was sent to Urgent Care and given restrictions the area cannot accommodate; EE is off work until further notice.
EE reports right shoulder pain after an incident on 1/17. EE rapidly exited equipment during a noted ammonia event. EE did not report to work on 2/2/23 due to pain. EE was sent to company care on 2/3/23 and given restrictions which cannot be accommodated. EE is out of work effective 2/3/23.
EE experienced low back pain after spending several hours moving power cable in muddy ground conditions. EE reported to clinic and sent to an occupational medicine facility for evaluation and treatment. EE's restrictions cannot be accommodated. EE is out of work effective 2/15/23.
EE was removing a front knuckle assembly from pickup truck. When pulling on front knuckle, EE lost grip causing left thumb to get caught between the knuckle & part of truck. EE was referred to company care and treated for pain in forearm, abrasion/pain in thumb. EE placed on modified duty.
On 09/27/2023 Employee-EE stated they pinched their right hand between a wrench and a cylinder and reported swelling and pain in the area. EE was referred to Co. Care for eval. and treatment. EE has returned to work with restrictions until further notice.
On 12/29/23 Employee was using a pry bar to open a door on a pit pump. The pry bar slipped and struck the EE in the face causing a partial thickness facial laceration. EE was treated at the onsite clinic and returned to work, with no restrictions or lost time to report.
EE reported incident to Clinic on 09/06/23. EE was exiting dozer and the door swung shut striking EE in the mouth. Impact from door broke a portion of top right front tooth. EE was referred to dental for tooth evaluation and possible repair. EE was able to return to shift and does not have any lost time to report.
EE was using a pry bar to turn the pump assembly for alignment when the bar slipped and struck the employee on the nose. The impact caused a laceration to the left side of the nose. EE went to a clinic for evaluation and treatment.
EE reports that right eye began to feel itchy while operating an enclosed cab bulldozer in cooling pond area. EE was worse after rubbing it, washed eye out and noted swelling. EE reports to clinic denies pain or foreign body, EE states eye feels strange. EE sent to an eye clinic and treated for possible allergic reaction with steroid eye drop.