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January 10, 2024 KS · Metal/Non-Metal crusher attendant/operator, pan feeder operator/worker SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hutchinson Salt Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE slipped in parking lot after work during snow storm. Parking lot had been treated/ cleared but remained snow packed/ ice due to below 0 temps. EE told supervisor EE was okay. EE contacted supervisor next day was sore. EE sent to DR, one week no shoveling. EE returned to DR one more week no shoveling.

September 6, 2022 KS · Metal/Non-Metal silo operator, bin puller, truck loader SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hutchinson Salt Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE stated EE's foot popped when walking down steps. EE did not report injury until 9/15/2022.

August 13, 2022 KS · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hutchinson Salt Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE twisted left knee 8/13/22, did not report injury until 9/21/22. EE went to DR 9/22/22, no lost time still performing regular duty. EE reported continued pain went to DR 10/7/22 placed on restricted duty for 2 weeks. DR believes PT will resolve but recommended Ortho consult.

July 21, 2022 KS · Metal/Non-Metal scoop tram operator, load/haul/dump operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hutchinson Salt Company · Fall down stairs

EE walking down headframe stairs, right knee gave out. EE bruised knee, minor scrapes. EE did not report until 7/22/2022. EE worked 2 more shifts before requesting DR visit. DR prescribed meds for swelling, no work restrictions. EE scheduled for follow up appointment.

April 9, 2022 KS · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hutchinson Salt Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE tripped on forklift fork, fell on right shoulder. Pain went away, pain came back. EE went to DR 5-9-22 no medical treatment no work restrictions. EE referred to Orthopedic DR for evaluation. EE evaluated by Orthopedic DR, surgery recommended on 6-20-22. EE has no work restrictions or lost work days as of 6-20-22. Date of surgery has not been scheduled as of 6-20-22.

October 12, 2021 KS · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hutchinson Salt Company · Fall down stairs

EE slipped when going down steps, bruised left hip.

April 14, 2020 KS · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hutchinson Salt Company · Fall from machine

Bulk B loader missed rail car rung with foot when dismounting rail car ladder. Fell to ground and broke left heel.

January 17, 2020 KS · Metal/Non-Metal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hutchinson Salt Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Ice storm hit mine and surrounding areas in state. The miners were first to arrive on day shift all areas had not yet been treated with salt. Miner slipped on ice broke rib 6&7 left side.

July 22, 2017 KS · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hutchinson Salt Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Changing hoist rope and lost control. Fiber rope attached to the end of the hoist rope. EE left hand was injured when the rope gave way and ee fell to the ground, injuring left shoulder and knee.

April 18, 2017 KS · Metal/Non-Metal dry screening plant operator, screen house operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hutchinson Salt Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE was walking to screen room floor from truck side. Another employee was opening the door from 3rd floor and ee tripped and broke fall with left hand, cutting middle finger on a broken hinge. EE was given stitches.

July 30, 2015 KS · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hutchinson Salt Company · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

Working on fire hydrant platform when the connections for the platform gave out. The platform side that gave away was foamed and wasn't able to see any bad connections.

January 3, 2015 KS · Metal/Non-Metal dry screening plant operator, screen house operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hutchinson Salt Company · Fall from ladders

Climbing a ladder, and when he was coming down his hand slipped. He lost his grip and fell and hit the wall and then hit the floor.

September 18, 2014 KS · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hutchinson Salt Company · Fall from machine

Employee was bringing down rail cars. Said he applied the brakes and they did not work. Jumped off railcar and struck the ground. Had sudden pain in legs.

August 13, 2014 KS · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hutchinson Salt Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Truck driver on our property to get a load of salt. He was loaded and pulled off scale. he got out of his truck. He collapsed and fell and hit his head on the gravel. Ambulance came and took him to hospital. They air-lifted him to Wesley Medical in Wichita. Last report was head trauma.

January 7, 2014 KS · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hutchinson Salt Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Was walking and slipped on cut slope. Fell on left hip.

May 2, 2013 KS · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hutchinson Salt Company · Fall from machine

Ladder slipped as he was climbing down from 1600G. He jumped to the ground from second or third step. When he landed he sprained his right knee.

February 21, 2013 KS · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hutchinson Salt Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Walking across the parking lot. The parking lot was snow packed and icy. He slipped and fell twice, injuring his right shoulder.

August 7, 2011 KS · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hutchinson Salt Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was standing on pipe lifting pipe to others. The employee twisted knee. Employee waited 1 week to report accident to company. Didn't want medical help at this time. Waited 2 weeks and was still having pain so was sent to doctor and was diagnosed with "water on the knee" and received a shot.

January 29, 2002 KS · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hutchinson Salt Company · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

THE EE WAS WALKING TO HIS WORK STATION & TRIPPEDON A GRATE ON A DRAW BRIDGE WHICH CONNECTS 2 BUILDINGS. THE EE FELL FORWARD LANDING ON HIS LEFT SIDE

October 6, 2000 KS · Metal/Non-Metal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator, crane operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hutchinson Salt Company · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS CLIMBING A LADDER WHEN HIS FOOT SLIPPED & HE HIT HIS RIGHT KNEE ON THE RAIL CAR

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