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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.

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