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June 21, 2024 LA · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Compass Minerals Louisiana Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee slipped while pushing forks together on a forklift, injuring left knee. Employee released to full work duties on 6-21. Xrays on 6-24 showed area of concern, so MRI requested. Employee taken off work on 6-24 pending MRI results.

October 6, 2023 LA · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Compass Minerals Louisiana Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was climbing down loader ladder when EE's hands cramped up, causing EE to lose grip and fall approx. 4ft to the ground below. EE fell on EE's W-65, sustaining a lumbar strain & contusion.

October 13, 2022 LA · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Compass Minerals Louisiana Inc. · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was climbing down ladder to access work barge. While climbing down ladder the employee slipped while descending. Employee's hands were on the side rails as employee was descending. The distal tip left ring finger got caught in-between the fly side rail and fly side rail stop. This caused a skin tear to the pad of the finger.

June 2, 2021 LA · Metal/Non-Metal rodman, surveyor/transit helper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Compass Minerals Louisiana Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

A contractor was walking across the parking lot before the start of shift. They tripped and fell. This action resulted in a cut to the right hand that required sutures.

March 8, 2021 LA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Compass Minerals Louisiana Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

On Mar 8, the EE climbed down the loader ladder, stepped on the ground and EE's foot slipped out from under EE. EE fell, landing on their tailbone. The Dr. at the Clinic determined that EE separated their coccyx but was cleared to return to full duties. On Mar 15, the Dr. place EE on work restrictions that couldn't be accommodated, causing the incident to become a lost time.

January 26, 2020 LA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Compass Minerals Louisiana Inc. · Fall from ladders

On 1/26/2020 employee was working off of a four foot ladder and fell backwards from the second rung, breaking their fall with arms extended out behind them. On 10/13/2020 the employee had surgery to the Rt. shoulder making this a lost time event.

June 25, 2019 LA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Compass Minerals Louisiana Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was exiting a man basket that was lowered to the ground. EE climbed over the basket instead of using the basket door. EE slipped hurting left knee. The employee finished the shift and missed the next day.

August 21, 2018 LA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Compass Minerals Louisiana Inc. · Fall from machine

The employee was exiting the screen plant haulage truck and slipped once ee got off the ladder.

July 11, 2017 LA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Compass Minerals Louisiana Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee slipped on slick hardened salt causing an awkward fall on employee's ankle. Employee went the Dr on next scheduled shift (7/12/17) The doctor diagnosed employee with a sprained ankle and employee could not return to work. This became a lost time.

May 20, 2017 LA · Metal/Non-Metal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Compass Minerals Louisiana Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking down ramp and slipped and felt a pain in left knee. Employee went to the dr on 5/22/17 and was released back to full duty. Employee then requested a second opinion. MRI was done and employee has a torn meniscus. Employee had surgery on 9/6/2017 and became a lost time on that date.

June 1, 2016 LA · Metal/Non-Metal face worker-shaft/slope sinking SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Compass Minerals Louisiana Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was finishing maintenance work underneath a belt line on surface. Employee slipped and fell bruising tail bone. Employee was taken to local doctor and on a follow up visit employee was given work restrictions on 6/06/16 which made the injury reportable.

November 21, 2015 LA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Compass Minerals Louisiana Inc. · Fall down stairs

On 11/21/16 employee was walking down stairs and was carrying a bucket. He tripped over the bucket and fell. The employee bruised his knee. Over the next several months the employee worked with no restrictions. On 2/25/2016 the employee had an M.R.I. of his knee. On 2/26/2016 the employee was taken off work.

July 16, 2015 LA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Compass Minerals Louisiana Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking in the shop area and slipped on slick spot and felt a burn in his knee. Over time the employee had an MRI taken and had a torn meniscus. On 4/19/16 employee had surgery and became a lost time.

November 24, 2014 LA · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Compass Minerals Louisiana Inc. · Fall from machine

Employee was descending a ladder when he did not maintain three points of contact and fell to the ground. He was taken to the clinic and released with restricted duty.

November 7, 2014 LA · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Compass Minerals Louisiana Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was walking east towards screen plant and employee slipped on slick salt and broke his left tibia.

September 3, 2013 LA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Compass Minerals America Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

On 9/3/2013 the employee was exiting a vehicle. While he was exiting he had a hold of the steering wheel and lost his footing. This action twisted his wrist towards him. He was taken to the doctor and released. On a follow-up appointment on 9/10/2013 he was diagnosed with a hair line fracture.

December 19, 2012 LA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Compass Minerals America Inc. · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was found laying on the deck of a barge. There were no witnesses to what happened. The EE was taken to the hospital for observation

September 26, 2012 LA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Compass Minerals America Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was working in U/G Stores location changing security cameras. He was walking and slipped on an uneven surface and strained his left knee. He went home and self treated the knee, it did not get better and he was taken to the Dr. 10/11/2012 where he was given 2 cortisone injections and a prescription Pain Medicine.

September 19, 2012 LA · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Compass Minerals America Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

The employee was climbing down off of a haulage truck and slipped on the last step contacting the bumper with his right knee. He was taken the a doctor and released. On 9/25/2012 the employee was taken back to the doctor and given a medrol does pack and released with no restrictions.

June 27, 2012 LA · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Compass Minerals America Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

On 6/27/2012 the employee fell hurting his left arm. He finished his shift and was seen by local doctor the following day. On 7/11/2012 the employee had surgery to repair a torn tendon in his biceps muscle.

June 11, 2012 LA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Compass Minerals America Inc. · Fall from machine

Employee was changing a limit switch on the tertiary crusher. He was sitting on a guard that was approx. 5' off the floor and when he went to get up he lost his balance and fell. As a result of the fall he fractured four ribs on the right side and a cut to his fore head that required sutures.

June 27, 2011 LA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Compass Minerals America Inc. · Fall down raise, shaft or manway

Employee was performing maintenance in inspection speed in the 8' shaft, when the skip encountered a tight spot at the 1040' location causing the skip to momentarily stop and then release causing the employee to lose his balance and fall down. The fall caused contusions to his lumbar and pelvic area.

June 27, 2011 LA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Compass Minerals America Inc. · Fall down raise, shaft or manway

Employee was performing maintenance in inspection speed in the 8' shaft, when the skip encountered a tight spot at the 1040' location. This tight spot caused the skip to momentarily stop and then release causing the employee to lose his balance and fall. He put his rt. arm out and broke his forearm.

December 13, 2010 LA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Compass Minerals America Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Not sure as to exact cause of accident, however, during the day, the EE noticed that his Left Knee was getting stiff. After being examined by a doctor, he was sent for an MRI on 12/17/2010. He was diagnosed with grade 4 tear of the lateral meniscus of his left knee.

May 20, 2010 LA · Metal/Non-Metal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Compass Minerals America Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Right foot slipped off the last rung of ladder. Hurt right knee.

March 9, 2009 LA · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Compass Minerals America Inc. · Fall from machine

On 3/9/2009 employee fell off of a barge cover on to the barge (approx.6'). He was taken to the local medical clinic where he was treated and released. The area that was bruised started collecting blood over a period of time until a follow up visit was required. Doctors made a decision to drain it on 6/18/2009. Incident became reportable at this time.

June 16, 2008 LA · Metal/Non-Metal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Compass Minerals America Inc. · Fall from machine

EE was climbing down the ladder of the roof bolter. He had a water cooler in his hand while descending the ladder. He was approx. five feet from the bottom of the ladder, when he lost his footing and could not hold on to the rails of the ladder. He then fell to the ground breaking his left, lower arm.

October 4, 2007 LA · Metal/Non-Metal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator, crane operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Compass Minerals America Inc. · Fall from machine

EE was checking a ceiling monitoring device that had fallen using a Getman lift. The ladder to enter the basket was jammed. The ee used an unapproved method to enter/exit the basket. Upon exiting the basket, ee fell & hit his right elbow on the floor. He was sent to the dr on 10/4/07 & was released with no restrictions. On 10/26/07 it was determined he had a closed fracture.

July 26, 2005 LA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Compass Minerals America Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Injured party twisted right ankle while walking.

June 17, 2005 LA · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Compass Minerals America Inc. · Fall from machine

THE SUPPORTING CABLE ON SPIDER PARTED CAUSING SPIDER TO FALL AND CAUSING INJURED PARTY TO FALL FROM SPIDER.

June 13, 2005 LA · Metal/Non-Metal stopping builder, ventilation man, mason man, overcast SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Compass Minerals America Inc. · Fall from machine

EE WAS STANDING ON POWDER RIG DECK (APPROX. 3' HIGH), CLEANING OUT AMMONIA NITRATE POT. HE STARTED TO GET OFF THE PLATFORM BY CLIMBING DOWN THE LADDER. IT IS A 2-RUNG LADDER, BEING THE PLATFORM IS ONLY 3' HIGH. NOT KNOWING IT, HE TRIPPED ON THE TOE PLATE OR MISSED THE LADDER. HE FELL ON THE FLOOR ON HIS RIGHT SIDE.

May 24, 2005 LA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Compass Minerals America Inc. · Fall from ladders

EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO SET THE COLLET BACK IN PLACE ON THE LEFT CYLINDER OF A CAT LOADER. HE WAS STANDING ON A LADDER. AS HE WAS DECENDING FROM THE LADDER & REACHED THE 2ND TO LAST STEP FROM THE BOTTOM HE LOST HIS FOOTING & FELL BACKWARD ONTO HIS BACK. THE SELF RESCUER WHICH ATTACHED TO HIS BELT STRUCK HIM ON HIS LOWER BACK CAUSING A BRUISE.

July 29, 2004 LA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Compass Minerals America Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS WALKING AROUND THE UNDER CUTTER. HE SLIPPED ON A PREVIOUS CUT ON THE FLOOR. WHILE FALLING HE TRIED TO STOP HIS FALL USING HIS RIGHT ARM. WHEN HE HIT THE FLOOR WITH HIS RIGHT HAND IT PULLED HIS SHOULDER AS WELL. HE RETURNED TO WORK THE FOLLOWING DAY BUT COMPLAINED ABOUT HIS SHOULDER HURTING UNTIL OCT 4TH WHEN HE HAD SURGERY.

July 13, 2004 LA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Compass Minerals America Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Ee was changing a collic pin on a hyd. cylinder for 992 loader. He was standing between arms holding the pin. As he was shifting his body to move his foot slipped causing him to fall on one of the arms. The pin he was holding also hit the arm crushing his left little finger and breaking the first joint of the finger.

November 9, 2002 LA · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Compass Minerals America Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS ARRIVING AT WORK WALKING AWAY FROM MANCAGE. HE STEPPED IN A DIP IN THE FLOOR CAUSING HIM TO FALL ON HIS KNEES.

June 15, 2002 LA · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Compass Minerals America Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS SHOVELING SALT CLEANING SCREENPLANT DECK. HE APPARENTLY PASSED OUT, FELL AND HIT HIS HEAD. HE HAD A CUT AROUND HIS LEFT EYE. HAD TO HAVE STITCHES.

April 29, 2002 LA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Compass Minerals America Inc. · Fall from ladders

EE WAS COMING DOWN A LADDER. HIS FOOT SLIPPED & HE FELL TO THE FLOOR HITTING HIS LEFT SHOULDER.

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