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September 11, 2014 LA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Compass Minerals America Inc. · Struck by falling object

Two employees were changing out a wire cloth screen in the screen plant. As the screen was being removed from the structure, it slipped out of the hands of one employee and rolled down a stair way striking another employee on the left little finger.

July 29, 2014 LA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Compass Minerals America Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stated he was climbing on track scaler to change an component. Upon climbing down the ladder to retrieve a tool as this time his right knee started to hurt. Employee said he tried to stretch his knee out and he felt a pop in the right knee. Doctor released employee back to full duty. He was referred to an Orthopedic clinic and on 10/30/2014 put on restricted duty.

July 24, 2014 LA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Compass Minerals America Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

While resetting tail-loop switch, employee slipped causing a strain to groin. He was seen by a doctor and released to full duty. On 8/13/2014 he was diagnosed with a hernia. He had surgery on 8/28/2014. Upon his next scheduled shift on 9/2/2014 employee was released to light duty.

July 16, 2013 LA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Compass Minerals America Inc. · Struck against stationary object

Employee was opening a metal welding rod box. His hand slipped and cut the palm of his left hand.

December 28, 2012 LA · Metal/Non-Metal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Compass Minerals America Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was addressing a misfire in the bench. With a pair of side cutters in his hand, he was pulling on the cord. The cord became free causing him to hit his face with the side cutters.

December 9, 2012 LA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Compass Minerals America Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was replacing a guard on the C14 Conveyor Belt Head Pulley when it fell, he attempted to catch it and strained his back. He was taken to the clinic and released. He was taken to the clinic for a follow up on 01/03/2013 was given a prescription for pain

November 15, 2011 LA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Compass Minerals America Inc. · Struck against stationary object

Employee was changing the exhaust stack on a Cat Loader when he came into contact with the broken sharp edge of the exhaust cutting his arm. He was treated at the Company Doctor's office and received 4 stitches on his left forearm

November 1, 2011 LA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Compass Minerals America Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

On 11/1/2011 the employee was lifting a hydraulic cylinder up to place on a pallet. He felt a pop in his back. He was taken to the clinic and was released without restrictions. On 9/8/2015 the employee was taken to the doctor again where he was diagnosed with a ruptured disk. The employee did not report to work 9/9-11/2015.

March 14, 2011 LA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Compass Minerals America Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE was picking up a piece of steel in the yard before he lifted on the canopy he felt a pulling sensation in his right groin area. He was diagnosed with a hernia and had surgery on 6/16/2011.

February 9, 2011 LA · Metal/Non-Metal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Compass Minerals America Inc. · Contact with hot objects or substances

The employee removed the cap of the radiator and the hot anti-freeze burnt his face.

January 3, 2011 LA · Metal/Non-Metal stopping builder, ventilation man, mason man, overcast HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Compass Minerals America Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE was at the 8' shaft cleaning out the sump. There are two pipe barriers with chains to prevent entry into sump. EE was moving the barriers when he felt a pull in his groin area.

November 18, 2010 LA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Compass Minerals America Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was moving a tire on a SkyTrac Forklift, the tire started to tip over. He caught it and he said his felt a sharp pain in his shoulder. He reported it to his supervisor and an incident report was completed. He began to develop extreme pain on Sat. Dec 3 and went to the ER where he was given shot for the pain. He was taken to the company Doctor on Dec 6 where he was evaluated.

October 28, 2010 LA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Compass Minerals America Inc. · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE was removing/replacing a Fuel Nozzle from a hose reel off of a service truck when he had removed the nozzle, the hose recoiled and in the process, splashed residual (it was not under pressure)fuel into his left eye. The ee was wearing safety glasses at the time. After irrigating his eye at an eye wash station, his eye was still buring so he was taken to the hospital.

May 9, 2009 LA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Compass Minerals America Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was attempting to level an uneven sawhorse with a piece of plate on it. The steel plate was 43' x 13.5" x 2". When the employee attempted to straighten the plate the unlevel sawhorse struck his finger & let go of the steel which resulted in smashing his finger between the plate and the sawhorse.

April 5, 2009 LA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Compass Minerals America Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While performing preventive maintenance on 5 face drill, employee removed the battery for the battery box. Upon reinstalling the battery, The battery slipped cutting his left index finger.

June 16, 2007 LA · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Compass Minerals America Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was tying 1st rope to secure barge to dock. When EE turned tograb 2nd rope, twisted left ankle. EE finished assigned shift & shift after. EE req'd to go see dr on 6/18/07. Dr released him to work. 6/27/07 EE went back to dr & was prescribed tramadol & aircast.

October 8, 2004 LA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Compass Minerals America Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING THE TOP RADIATOR HOSE ON CAT LOADER. WHILE PUSHING THE HOSE UPWARD TO PUT A SPICKET ON RADIATOR, A PLASTIC TIE WRAP CUT HIS ARM. THE TIE WRAP HAD BEEN CUT PRIOR TO INSTALLATION. HE RECEIVED 6 STITCHES.

April 30, 2003 LA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Compass Minerals America Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS LIFTING MANCAGE DOOR-THE DOOR HAD BEEN HARD TO OPEN BECAUSE OF ITS WEIGHT. WHEN ATTEMPTED TO OPEN THE DOOR HE TWISTED HIS BACK. HE HAD PULLED A MUSCLE IN HIS BACK 2 MONTHS PREVIOUS LIFT ING THE SAME DOOR. HE AGGRAVATED AN OLD INJ. ALTHOUGH THE ACCIDENT HAPPENED ON 4/30/03, EE WENT BACK TO HIS NORMAL JOB UNTIL 5/22/03.

June 27, 2002 LA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Compass Minerals America Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE HAD BEEN RUNNING A FORKLIFT TO UNLOAD SUPPLIES OFF MANCAGE. HE HAD BEEN CLIMBING ON AND GETTING OFF THE FORKLIFT OFTEN DURING THE SHIFT AND REPORTED FEELING HIS RIGHT KNEE FEELING TIG HT AND SWOLLEN. BY THE END OF THE SHIFT HE HAD TROUBLE BENDING IT.

February 20, 2002 LA · Metal/Non-Metal hoistman, hoist operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Compass Minerals America Inc. · Struck against stationary object

2 EMPLOYEES WERE STANDING ON A GRATING DOOR OVER THE SHAFT WHILE THEY WERE X RAYING THE HOIST CABLE. THE HOIST WAS MOVING UP. THE SKIP HIT THE GRADING DOOR KNOCKING THE 2 EMPLOYEES OFF THE DOO R. THE EMPLOYEES WERE NOT TIED OFF. THE INJURY WAS A BRUISED UPPER RIGHT ARM, CAME BACK TO WORK, BUT ON RESTRICTED DUTY.

February 7, 2002 LA · Metal/Non-Metal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Compass Minerals America Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EE WAS CLEANING UP & SHOVELING SALT AT THE BOTTOM OF THE 16' SHAFT. AS HE PICKED UP A SCOOP OF SALT WITH A SHOVEL HE TWISTED TO THE SIDE TO THROW THE SHOVEL LOAD & FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER B ACK. AN MRI REVEALED A RUPTURED DISK IN HIS LOWER BACK. THE EE HAD PRE-SCHEDULED VACATION & HIS FIRST DAY LOST WAS 2-18-02.

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