What does the cryptic crossword clue "Ill-treated ailments in uncaring workplace (4,4)" mean?

The definition is "uncaring workplace". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of AILMENTS = SALTMINE The answer is SALTMINE.

Ill-treated ailments in uncaring workplace (4,4)

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