White Springs Ag Chems Inc dba NutrienMining Incidents in 2024

EE reports discovering that right foot was swollen and painful after work the day before. Reports slipping on catwalk while working on pit pumps at 5-pit at about 13:30pm on 12/22/24. The EE only noticed the injury upon arriving home after work.

Employee reports feeling discomfort in right knee after getting down from truck.

EE called Clinic on 11/18/2024 to report getting a blister from new work boots on 11/14/2024. EE missed work on 11/15/2024 and went to personal doctor. PMD treating wound for infection and provided prescription antibiotics. Followed-up with PMD and received instructions to remain off work and follow-up with podiatrist.

EE reports something pop in right heel followed by pain with a burning sensation while in the process of climbing onto a dozer in the process of completing pre-shift inspection.

EE reports feeling a popping sensation in the right knee upon stepping down from bulldozer in the process of hooking up a cable to the pit pump. EE presents to Clinic with notable antalgic gait. EE unable to fully straighten leg due to pain. EE states remote history of injury to same knee.

EE reports right knee pain after twisting into position getting in the CAT 980-wheel loader. EE reports that the knee has not improved with ibuprofen and ice and there is additional swelling.

EE was working from the bed of a truck and hopped down to the ground. EE experienced pain in right knee with swelling. EE states that the pain is increased with pressure and motion. Restrictions were given that cannot be accommodated. EE is off work until further notice.

EE was driving a Company vehicle that was leading another to a job site and stopped in the road to look at a deer. EE driving the second vehicle didn't see that the front vehicle stopped and struck the back of the stopped vehicle. EE reports stiffness in upper back.

EE was the front seat passenger in the Com veh leading another to a job site when the driver of this veh stopped to look at a deer. EE driving the 2nd veh struck the back of the 1st veh despite stopping. EE reports neck & back pain. EE also reports history of previous back problems. Restrictions were given that cannot be accommodated. EE is off work until further notice.

EE states pulling a cable yesterday and experienced discomfort in right shoulder that has become worse throughout the day. States that the pain in shoulder is causing decreased range of motion, numbness and tingling in the fingers of the right hand. Restrictions were given that cannot be accommodated, off work until further notice.

EE states while lifting a bucket cap & pin, felt a sharp/stab pain in mid back & immediately dropped the bucket cap. Felt pain throughout the day but did not report as work related & was going to PMD on 7/8/24. On 7/9/24 EE reported the back injury as work related & was referred to Company Care. Restrictions were given that cannot be accommodated, off work until further notice.

Employee reports right knee popped while pulling on a rope with a twisting motion of body. EE was referred to Company Care for Evaluation. Restrictions were given that cannot be accommodated. EE is off work until further notice.

EE states was in the process of kneeling down on left knee while working on dragline shoe and knee popped. EE reported to on-site clinic with pain and swelling behind knee. EE was seen by orthopedic institute on 5/31, given restrictions which cannot be accommodated. EE will be out of work until further notice.

After checking temperatures on #3 D/L EE was walking to maintenance truck, EE stepped on uneven ground & rolled left ankle, felt a pop and fell. EE received treatment at ER and follow up evaluation with orthopedic appt. EE is off work until further notice. EE failed to report incident at the time of injury.

Employee EE Reported to Clinic on 04/02/2024 that they stepped into a hole and started having lower leg pain. EE was given first aid and OTC medication for pain and returned to work. Next day EE was referred to Co Care due to still having pain. Restrictions were given that could not be accommodated and EE is off work until further notice.

Employee (EE) reported to the Clinic on 03/21/2024, states while stepping down backwards they missed the step and fell back on to their left hand and reported left wrist pain. EE was referred to Company Care for Evaluation. Restrictions were given that cannot be accommodated. EE is off work until further notice.

Employee (EE) reported to the Clinic on 03/12/2024 and stated that while attempting to loosen a bolt with a ratchet, while pulling handle towards their body, they felt lower back pain. EE was referred to Company Care. Restrictions were given that cannot be accommodated. EE is off work until further notice.

EE, reported to Clinic on 01/30/2024. Employee-EE reports that after fueling a piece of heavy equipment on 01/30/2024 EE noticed pain in right shoulder and down to right elbow. EE was referred to Co. Care for eval. Restrictions were given by APRN, that could not be accommodated. EE is off work until further notice.

Employee EE, reported to Clinic on 01/16/24. EE reported right shoulder pain after climbing on and off crane on 01/15/24. EE was referred to Co. Care for eval. Restrictions were given by APRN, that could not be accommodated on EE is off work until further notice.

Field tech knelt down on D6 dozer track looking for coolant leak and felt a pop in EE's (L) knee. EE stood up and had slight discomfort. Tech contacted immediate supervisor to notify them. EE continued to work but discomfort became worse and swelling began. Tech contacted work partners and was advised to ice knee and stay off of it.

Employee-EE, first reported to Clinic on 04/02/2024 that on 03/25/2024 they felt something in left eye and has had pain and irritation since. On eval. on 04/02/2024, nothing was visualized and EE was referred to ER for evaluation and treated for eye irritation with prescription eye drops. EE was able to return to duty with no restrictions or lost time to report.