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August 22, 2011 KS · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Independent Salt Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS REPAIRING / INSTALLING ROLL MILL AND HAD LEFT POINTER FINGER SMASHED BETWEEN THE FRAMEWORK AND PIPE.

June 3, 2011 KS · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Independent Salt Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE LIFTED A BARREL OF GREASE ONTO THE BACK OF THE GOLF CART WHILE UNDERGROUND. FEELS PAIN AROUND THE LOWER RIGHT RIB CAGE (FRONT OF BODY).

April 5, 2010 KS · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Independent Salt Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was experiencing discomfort in his right forearm and elbow. Medical diagnosis is belief that employee has tendinitis secondary to repetitive movements at work filing sacks of salt.

April 6, 2009 KS · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Independent Salt Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

On April 6, 2009, employee reported that he was going to see the doctor regarding pain and inflamation in his left arm (elbow area). Employee was given injections to help alleviate the problem. From a prior occurrence, it is assumed that problem arises from placing stress on the arm and elbow.

June 2, 2006 KS · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Independent Salt Company · Struck against stationary object

Employee was working in the shaft when his left hand struck a nail, which pierced the skin and resulted in some bleeding. Overnight the employee had swelling in the area where the nail pierced his hand. He was given a tetanus shot and an antibiotic prescription.

October 22, 2005 KS · Metal/Non-Metal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Independent Salt Company · Struck against stationary object

Employee struck his hard hat/head against a wire insulator attached to the mine roof as he was carrying parts across a catwalk on the surge bin at the shaft bottom. Employee injured his neck - cervical sprain.

April 9, 2003 KS · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Independent Salt Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE WAS CHANGING THE FILTER ON A DIESEL TANK. THERE WAS PRESSURE ON THE FILTER WHICH SPRAYED DIESEL FUEL INTO HIS FACE, AND GOT INTO HIS EYES.

April 1, 2003 KS · Metal/Non-Metal driver, jeep driver, tractor operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Independent Salt Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING UP SPILLED SALT ALONG BELTLINE WHEN HE HURT HIS LOWER BACK.

December 11, 2002 KS · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Independent Salt Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING A PALLET OFF THE GROUND AND INJURED HIS RIGHT SHOULDER. IT APPEARS THAT HE MAY HAVE SUSTAINED A ROTATOR CUFF INJURY. EMPLOYEE DID NOT REPORT ACCIDENT UNTIL FEBRUARY 10, 20 03.

October 21, 2002 KS · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Independent Salt Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS LIFTING A GREASE BARREL ONTO A TRAILER WHEN HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS RIGHT SHOULDER. UPON A VISIT TO A PHYSICIAN AND HAVING AN MRI DONE, THE EE WAS DIAGNOSED AS HAVING A FULL THICKNESS TEA R IN THE TENDON IN HIS RIGHT SHOULDER. AT THIS TIME IT APPEARS THAT SURGERY MAY BE NECESSARY AND MAY RESULT IN A LOST TIME ACCIDENT AT SOME POINT IN HTE NEAR FUTURE.

August 30, 2002 KS · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Independent Salt Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

ON SEPT 17, 02 EE WENT TO SEE DOCTOR RELATING TO PAIN IN HIS LEFT ARM. THE DR HAS DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AS AN AGGRAVATION OF THE TENDONS THAT CONNECT MUSCLES TO THE BONES WHICH IS THE RESULT OF REPETITIVE MOTION FROM HIS WORK. THE DR HAS ORDERED ULTRASOUND MASSAGE AS WELL AS A SPLINT TO BE WORN. THIS MATTER WAS REPORTED TO MANAGEMENT ON SEPT 23, 02.

June 3, 2002 KS · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Independent Salt Company · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS REPLACING BUCKETS ON A BUCKET ELEVATOR. WHILE STANDING BENEATH BUCKETS ON THE ELEVATOR, THE EMPLOYEE NOTED DUST AND OTHER PARTICLESGETTING INTO HIS EYES. A FOREIGN BODY LODGED IN THE EMPLOYEE'S LEFT EYE AND WAS REMOVED BY AN OPTOMETRIST LATER THAT EVENING.

November 6, 2001 KS · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Independent Salt Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS LOADING BAGS OF SALT ON PALLETS IN THE WAREHOUSE. THE EMPLOYEE CAUGHT ONE OF THE BAGS OFF-BALANCE AND STEPPED BACKWARDS. WHEN HE TRIED TO THROW THE BAG OF SALT ON THE PALLET HE HE ARD A POP IN HIS SHOULDER AND STARTED EXPERIENCING PAIN. THE EE HAS INFLAMMATION IN THE MUSCLES IN THE SHOULDER AREA AND THERE MAY BE SOME NERVEDAMAGE.

November 5, 2001 KS · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Independent Salt Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS LOADING BAGS OF SALT ONTO THE FLOOROF A TRUCK. UPON CATCHING ONE OF THE BAGS COMING OFF HE CONVEYER BELT HE FELT SHARP PAIN IN HIS RIGHT SHOULDER. THE EMPLOYEE APPARENTLY PULLED SOME MUSCLES IN HIS RIGHT SHOULDER AREA.

October 9, 2001 KS · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Independent Salt Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS OILING AND CLOSING DISCHARGE SLIDES ON AN EMPTY RAILCAR. WHEN EXITING FROM UNDERNEATH THE CAR HE DROPPED A BAR WHICH PINNED HIS FINGER GAAGAINST THE RAILCAR. HIS FINGER WAS CUT, AND REQ UIRED STITICHES.

July 23, 2001 KS · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Independent Salt Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS LOADING BAGS ON A TRUCK. WHEN TURNING TO TAKE A BAG OFF THE SLINGER & THROW IT ONTO A PALLET, HIS LOWER BACK WENT OUT.

June 30, 2000 KS · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Independent Salt Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS PUSHING AGAINST A SECTION OF SLINGER BELT TO HELP MOVE IT INTO A TRUCK WHEN HE INJURED HIS BACK.

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