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September 12, 2025 KS · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lyons Salt Company · Fall from ladders

The miner climbed a ladder to work at approximately 7' from the ground (Foot to floor) and slipped. EE fell straight down taking an impact on EE's feet and injured EE's heel.

January 3, 2022 KS · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lyons Salt Company · Fall from machine

Everything is good working order, employee lost grip and fell

February 28, 2021 KS · Metal/Non-Metal superintendent SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lyons Salt Company · Fall down stairs

EE was descending stairs in the mill when knee locked up causing EE to fall down the remaining 3 to 4 stairs. EE initially felt fine, but on May 5th, 2021 was seen by a doctor because of pain in left shoulder, which was caused by the fall. EE was informed that EE had inflammation and was given a Cortisone shot to reduce it.

June 2, 2020 KS · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lyons Salt Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was exiting the hoist drum after pulling slack. When the EE stepped down EE heard a pop in EE's left knee. After several diagnostic visits it was determined there was a small tear in the left meniscus. This didn't become reportable until restrictions were given starting on 7/2/2020.

March 7, 2020 KS · Metal/Non-Metal master electrician SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lyons Salt Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was descending ladder. Forgot to untie ladder from anchor, re-ascended and untied it. EE then descended again. EE thought EE was at the bottom, stepped down not realizing there was still one rung of the ladder, lost balance and braced self by grabbing the ladder with right arm. Pain in EE's right shoulder began at the time. Restrictions were given to EE on 4/21/2020.

May 29, 2019 KS · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lyons Salt Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

The miner was assisting in changing out the north hoist rope, the hoist rope was stopped in a small sheave. EE put EE's boot on the hoist rope and it moved knocking EE onto the ground striking EE's elbow and hand.

March 4, 2017 KS · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lyons Salt Company · Fall from ladders

Employees were removing a section of duct work to be replaced, when it suddenly broke free, striking the ladder that the victim was standing on. Victim fell from either the second or third rung striking the floor and fracturing hip.

July 6, 2009 KS · Metal/Non-Metal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lyons Salt Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking across railroad track, twisted knee, and felt pain. He was examined by physician on 7/06/09.Returned to work with no restrictions.On 11/11/09 he complained of knee pain and requested follow-up with doctor. On 11/12/09 he was examined by doctor and given a shot.As of 11/12/09 this injury became reportable.

May 17, 2000 KS · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lyons Salt Company · Fall onto or against objects

EXITING 2 TON TRUCK ON PASSENGER SIDE--SLIPPED & FELL ON WET AREA ON RUNNING BOARD ON TRUCK. REPORTABLE REASON: SPLINT ORDERED BY DR. TO IMMOBILIZE WRIST.

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