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18 de marzo de 2026 IL · Metal/No metálico Operador de bulldozer, Operador universal, Operador de equipo pesado, Ingeniero operador GOLPEAR O CHOCAR
Wedron Silica LLC · Golpeado contra un objeto fijo

Employee struck EE's mouth on a support beam while walking along catwalk. The impact caused bleeding and loosened several upper front teeth, though no external facial injury occurred

10 de marzo de 2026 IL · Metal/No metálico Operador de circuito de agua, Operador de lodos, Operador de mezcla, Trabajador operador de bombas MANEJO DE MATERIALES
Wedron Silica LLC · Sobreesfuerzo al jalar o empujar objetos

Pump Checker was hooking up the 8" x 20' pipe to the pump; they had to drag the hose about an inch to get it lined up with the connection when they felt something pull in left lower abdomen.

25 de enero de 2026 IL · Metal/No metálico Encargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campo MAQUINARIA
Wedron Silica LLC · Sobreesfuerzo al manejar o lanzar objetos

Maintenance employee hurt right forearm while chipping ice off BC2120 head wheel. Employee was using an electric demo chisel in the blistering cold weather around 11:30pm Sunday Jan. 25th. Both their forearm and elbow hurts with numbness in right hand.

14 de octubre de 2025 IL · Metal/No metálico Plomero, Tubero, Montador mecánico PISAR O ARRODILLARSE SOBRE UN OBJETO
Wedron Silica LLC · Golpeado contra un objeto fijo

Millwright was working out of a Manlift. They knelt down on left knee and put all of their weight on a bolt that was laying on the floor of the basket. This caused pain in their knee. This happened on 10/14/25, they did not report it to employer until 11/5/25. Once they sought medical they were sent to Physical Therapy on 12/17/25 which at that time made it a reportable incident.

6 de octubre de 2025 IL · Metal/No metálico Plomero, Tubero, Montador mecánico MAQUINARIA
Wedron Silica LLC · Golpeado por... no clasificado en otra parte

Maintenance was changing a vertical driscoll pipe. The rigging let go and a miner was struck by the pipe from behind. Bump on the forehead, sore neck, shoulders and upper back. EE did not seek medical until 6/8/25, that is when EE was put on restrictions.

4 de abril de 2025 IL · Metal/No metálico Almacenista, Ensacador, Paletizador/Apilador, Encargado de almacén, Empacador, Fabricante, Operador de planta de lavado MANEJO DE MATERIALES
Wedron Silica LLC · Sobreesfuerzo al levantar objetos

Sandbagger was assisting with loading bags, and a bag fell off a pallet on the conveyor rollers. Employee made sure the conveyor was shut off and then stepped on the roller to adjust the bag. As the employee was lifting the bag back onto the pallet, they felt discomfort in their right groin.

25 de agosto de 2024 IL · Metal/No metálico Operario de servicios generales, Técnico de turno, Operador de camión de servicio/volteo MANEJO DE MATERIALES
Wedron Silica LLC · Sobreesfuerzo al jalar o empujar objetos

Right shoulder strain from pulling on hose.

19 de junio de 2024 IL · Metal/No metálico Operador de circuito de agua, Operador de lodos, Operador de mezcla, Trabajador operador de bombas MANEJO DE MATERIALES
Wedron Silica LLC · Sobreesfuerzo al jalar o empujar objetos

Strain on groin doing mine moveup. Doctor put on restricted duty same day.

16 de junio de 2024 IL · Metal/No metálico Plomero, Tubero, Montador mecánico MANEJO DE MATERIALES
Wedron Silica LLC · Sobreesfuerzo, no clasificado en otra parte

Replacing Filter Belt and felt discomfort in right forearm by EE's elbow. Doctor put on restricted duty starting on 06/20/2024.

10 de junio de 2024 IL · Metal/No metálico Electricista, Liniero RESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Wedron Silica LLC · Sobreesfuerzo, no clasificado en otra parte

Miss stepped going down stairs causing right knee injury. Doctor put EE on restricted duty on 06/21/2024.

23 de abril de 2024 IL · Metal/No metálico Cargador frontal, Operador de pala-traílla, Operador de traílla, Cargador (payloader), Operador de equipo de traílla TRASTORNOS (TRAUMA REPETIDO)
Wedron Silica LLC · Sobreesfuerzo, no clasificado en otra parte

Repetitive motion carpal tunnel symptoms were reported to Management on 04/23/2024. Had surgery on 08/09/2024.

18 de enero de 2024 IL · Metal/No metálico Plomero, Tubero, Montador mecánico MANEJO DE MATERIALES
Wedron Silica LLC · Sobreesfuerzo, no clasificado en otra parte

Employee was putting a return roller into place on conveyor, and it kept falling out of place. Employee kept catching it with their left hand over their head and then felt pain in their left shoulder.

12 de octubre de 2023 IL · Metal/No metálico Almacenista, Ensacador, Paletizador/Apilador, Encargado de almacén, Empacador, Fabricante, Operador de planta de lavado MANEJO DE MATERIALES
Wedron Silica LLC · Sobreesfuerzo al levantar objetos

Employee grabbed a 5-gallon water jug and took it to the filter belt building. As the employee was attempting to place it in the hoist basket the employee had to move a used belt to make room for the water jug. As the night went on the employee experienced some discomfort in their right leg groin area. Employee sought medical treatment on 10/16/2023.

1 de octubre de 2023 IL · Metal/No metálico Almacenista, Ensacador, Paletizador/Apilador, Encargado de almacén, Empacador, Fabricante, Operador de planta de lavado OTRO
Wedron Silica LLC · NEC (no clasificado en otra parte)

Employee experienced chest pain and was taken to the ER were it was determined EE had a heart attack.

6 de septiembre de 2023 IL · Metal/No metálico Plomero, Tubero, Montador mecánico MAQUINARIA
Wedron Silica LLC · Golpeado por... no clasificado en otra parte

Pit Millwright fixing a leak on the 16' sand line that feeds the South Plant. EE was installing a hugger clamp using an impact wrench with an extension to tighten down the bolts. The extension broke and the impact wrench hit the palm of the employee's hand cutting finger.

10 de julio de 2023 IL · Metal/No metálico Técnico de control de calidad, Técnico de laboratorio, Auxiliar de laboratorio MANEJO DE MATERIALES
Wedron Silica LLC · Sobreesfuerzo al jalar o empujar objetos

Employee was grabbing samples at BC5340 and went to open lid but it was locked. As the employee tried to pull the lid open and they felt a pain in their right hand up to their right shoulder. Did not become a lost time reportable until 01/17/2024.

1 de julio de 2023 IL · Metal/No metálico Plomero, Tubero, Montador mecánico MANEJO DE MATERIALES
Wedron Silica LLC · Sobreesfuerzo al jalar o empujar objetos

Left shoulder strain from pulling on filter belt.

6 de junio de 2023 IL · Metal/No metálico Plomero, Tubero, Montador mecánico TRASTORNOS (TRAUMA REPETIDO)
Wedron Silica LLC · Sobreesfuerzo, no clasificado en otra parte

Repetitive motion carpal tunnel symptoms were reported to Management on 06/06/2023. Had surgery on 12/07/2023.

21 de diciembre de 2022 IL · Metal/No metálico Obrero, Herrero, Cuadrilla, Mensajero de repuestos, Peón, Recolector, Operario de mina TRASTORNOS (TRAUMA REPETIDO)
Wedron Silica LLC · NEC (no clasificado en otra parte)

Employees hearing test on 11/17/22 resulted in a reportable hearing loss. Received results 12/21/22. Clinic was not taking appointments until after the first of the year. EE's last day on site before retiring was 12/30/2022. We scheduled EE to be retested twice and EE did not show up for the appointments. Now that EE is retired, we will not be able to get EE retested.

9 de noviembre de 2022 IL · Metal/No metálico Plomero, Tubero, Montador mecánico MANEJO DE MATERIALES
Wedron Silica LLC · Sobreesfuerzo al levantar objetos

Removing a gearbox assembly when they felt a pop in left shoulder. After PT and cortisone shots, medical decided they needed surgery.

25 de mayo de 2022 IL · Metal/No metálico Acomodador de vagón, Cargador de vagón, Vaciador de tolva, Cargador de camión RESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Wedron Silica LLC · Caída sobre o contra objetos

Loadout Operator slipped while on top of a railcar. Operator had on fall protection but did hit wrist on the grating. Resulting in a fractured wrist and a torn bicep.

16 de mayo de 2022 IL · Metal/No metálico Encargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campo MAQUINARIA
Wedron Silica LLC · Golpeado por... no clasificado en otra parte

Changing a conveyor belt, winch slipped and cut mechanic's right forearm.

6 de marzo de 2022 IL · Metal/No metálico Operador de silo, Vaciador de tolva, Cargador de camión OTRO
Wedron Silica LLC · Golpeado por objeto proyectado

Employee was outside on a very windy day and got debris in right eye which they could not get rinsed out with saline. This caused a scratch across the top of pupil.

17 de enero de 2022 IL · Metal/No metálico Obrero, Herrero, Cuadrilla, Mensajero de repuestos, Peón, Recolector, Operario de mina RESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Wedron Silica LLC · Caída a la pasarela o superficie de trabajo

Slipped on ice and landed on left side hurting EE's shoulder, elbow and wrist. After further evaluation and an MRI the employee is scheduled for surgery on EE's shoulder.

10 de enero de 2022 IL · Metal/No metálico Operador de planta de cribado en seco, Operador de caseta de cribas TRASTORNOS (TRAUMA REPETIDO)
Wedron Silica LLC · NEC (no clasificado en otra parte)

A miner's audiogram indicated that they had received a greater than 25 decibel standard threshold shift hearing loss.

20 de diciembre de 2021 IL · Metal/No metálico Operador de excavadora de cangilones rotativos RESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Wedron Silica LLC · Sobreesfuerzo, no clasificado en otra parte

Getting out of an Excavator the miners foot slipped due to a missing pad on the track. Employee used right hand to grab the cab and keep from falling, in doing so they hurt their right shoulder.

14 de diciembre de 2021 IL · Metal/No metálico Plomero, Tubero, Montador mecánico MANEJO DE MATERIALES
Wedron Silica LLC · Sobreesfuerzo, no clasificado en otra parte

Miner was loading drisco pipe in the back of a pickup truck. The pipe slid and the miner reacted to grab it. In doing so EE twisted right knee.

8 de diciembre de 2021 IL · Metal/No metálico Plomero, Tubero, Montador mecánico TRASTORNOS (TRAUMA REPETIDO)
Wedron Silica LLC · Sobreesfuerzo al manejar o lanzar objetos

Been having tremors and numbness in their wrist for several years. Decided to go have it looked at. Resulted in surgery on 10/21/22 after several Cortisone Shots and Physical Therapy.

8 de diciembre de 2021 IL · Metal/No metálico Plomero, Tubero, Montador mecánico TRASTORNOS (TRAUMA REPETIDO)
Wedron Silica LLC · Sobreesfuerzo, no clasificado en otra parte

Been having tremors and numbness in EE's wrists for several years. Finally decided to have them looked at, which resulted in having Carpal Tunnel surgery on EE's right wrist on 11/22/2022

8 de noviembre de 2021 IL · Metal/No metálico Plomero, Tubero, Montador mecánico HERRAMIENTAS MANUALES (SIN MOTOR)
Wedron Silica LLC · Sobreesfuerzo, no clasificado en otra parte

Changing a bearing using a come along. The bearing jerked, which in turn jerked the arm of the employee. Causing pain to EE's right shoulder.

4 de noviembre de 2021 IL · Metal/No metálico Plomero, Tubero, Montador mecánico HERRAMIENTAS MANUALES (SIN MOTOR)
Wedron Silica LLC · Atrapado en, bajo o entre un objeto en movimiento y uno fijo

Replacing the dog bones on VSC 5040. 2 person job. One was holding the bolt with a crescent wrench while the other was using a ratchet to tighten the bolt down. The wrench caught and pinched the Millwrights finger between the wrench handle and the framework, cutting EE's right index finger. Took employee to Urgent Care Clinic where EE received 10 stitches.

20 de septiembre de 2021 IL · Metal/No metálico Plomero, Tubero, Montador mecánico RESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Wedron Silica LLC · Sobreesfuerzo, no clasificado en otra parte

While stepping out of the cab of a Tele Handler an employee rolled their ankle, dislocating the ankle.

2 de septiembre de 2021 IL · Metal/No metálico Encargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campo HERRAMIENTAS MANUALES (SIN MOTOR)
Wedron Silica LLC · Golpeado por objeto proyectado

Employee was changing a bucket tooth. The employee struck the tooth with a hammer and a piece of the tooth come off and struck them in the lower chest.

29 de abril de 2021 IL · Metal/No metálico Operario de servicios generales, Técnico de turno, Operador de camión de servicio/volteo MANEJO DE MATERIALES
Wedron Silica LLC · Golpeado por objeto que cae

While assisting with a pushout in our Rail Yard, the employee opened the knuckle to the railcar they were connecting to, the front of the knuckle fell off and struck EE's left foot. The knuckle was missing the connecting pin. EE reported the incident to EE's supervisor who took EE to the ER, they did an x-ray and it showed EE fractured EE's fourth toe.

3 de junio de 2020 IL · Metal/No metálico Plomero, Tubero, Montador mecánico RESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Wedron Silica LLC · Sobreesfuerzo, no clasificado en otra parte

Employee stepped out of man basket at it's lowest position after completing a decel screen cleaning task. The employee's left knee "popped" as they stepped out of the basket. After a period time during shift the employee felt pain and discomfort. The employee was taken to the local hospital, given ten days off and prescribed a knee brace.

11 de abril de 2020 IL · Metal/No metálico Operador de planta de cribado en seco, Operador de caseta de cribas RESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Wedron Silica LLC · Caída desde escaleras de mano

Employee was patching a leaking hose from an extendable ladder which had slipped out from under the employee on a grated steel floor. Employee fell at a height of four feet and struck their head on the flooring. The employee was taken to the hospital ER and received six staples to a laceration on the back of head.

16 de diciembre de 2019 IL · Metal/No metálico Plomero, Tubero, Montador mecánico MANEJO DE MATERIALES
Wedron Silica LLC · Sobreesfuerzo al jalar o empujar objetos

Employee injured hand closing a pump house door. Employee immediately returned to work after seeking medical exam. Upon an Orthopedic follow up employee was given a lifting restriction and provided a hand brace by doctor.

10 de octubre de 2019 IL · Metal/No metálico Operador de bulldozer, Operador universal, Operador de equipo pesado, Ingeniero operador RESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Wedron Silica LLC · Caída a la pasarela o superficie de trabajo

Employee was injured in a fall on a refueling platform on 10/10/2019. A recent medical exam determined the employee will need shoulder surgery and be off work until completely healed. Official verification that the surgery needed to mend the employee's injury was verified on 06/15/2020.

25 de septiembre de 2019 IL · Metal/No metálico Operario de servicios generales, Técnico de turno, Operador de camión de servicio/volteo MANEJO DE MATERIALES
Wedron Silica LLC · Sobreesfuerzo al levantar objetos

Employee was manually removing a steel grate placed over a roadway drainage trough and strained lower back muscles. Employee was taken to the local hospital, released and was given a follow up appointment for 10/03/19.

22 de septiembre de 2019 IL · Metal/No metálico Almacenista, Ensacador, Paletizador/Apilador, Encargado de almacén, Empacador, Fabricante, Operador de planta de lavado MANEJO DE MATERIALES
Wedron Silica LLC · Sobreesfuerzo al levantar objetos

Employee was removing a grating that had fallen in a drainage trough. After task completion, employee felt discomfort in abdominal region. Discomfort was reported on 10/2/19. Discomfort became worse on 10/30/19. Employee was taken to the hospital on 10/30/19 and diagnosed with a potential hernia.

21 de julio de 2019 IL · Metal/No metálico Acomodador de vagón, Cargador de vagón, Vaciador de tolva, Cargador de camión MANEJO DE MATERIALES
Wedron Silica LLC · Sobreesfuerzo al levantar objetos

The employee was lifting a rail car lid when employee felt a strain in employee's back. Two days later employee sought medical treatment including prescription medication

17 de mayo de 2019 IL · Metal/No metálico Almacenista, Ensacador, Paletizador/Apilador, Encargado de almacén, Empacador, Fabricante, Operador de planta de lavado MANEJO DE MATERIALES
Wedron Silica LLC · Sobreesfuerzo al levantar objetos

The employee was lifting a car lid when EE felt a slight pull in EE's back. EE filled out initial incident paperwork, but did not seek treatment until 6/20. This incident turned into lost time on 6/21.

29 de noviembre de 2018 IL · Metal/No metálico Plomero, Tubero, Montador mecánico RESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Wedron Silica LLC · Sobreesfuerzo, no clasificado en otra parte

Employee went to the Doctor on November 30 and was put on restricted duty on December 3. Employee was walking downhill when EE slipped, picked up speed and stopped hyperextending EE's right knee. Employee did not go to the doctor immediately.

16 de noviembre de 2018 IL · Metal/No metálico Electricista, Liniero RESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Wedron Silica LLC · Golpeado contra un objeto fijo

Employee reported incident to supervisor on 11/20. Employee tripped and hit right forearm against air compressor resulting in a torn bicep. Became lost time 11/21, employee worked until 11/21.

29 de mayo de 2018 IL · Metal/No metálico Operador de bulldozer, Operador universal, Operador de equipo pesado, Ingeniero operador RESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Wedron Silica LLC · Caída desde una máquina

This injury was a first aid until employee went to the doctor on June 5, 2018. The employee was exiting the cab of the dozer when they twisted their arm and lost footing. This resulted in a strain to the right bicep. The employee missed two days of work.

16 de enero de 2018 IL · Metal/No metálico Encargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campo RESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Wedron Silica LLC · Caída a la pasarela o superficie de trabajo

Employee has a personal medical condition which caused EE to feel light headed and fall while walking up BC2024 catwalk. Employee fell and struck the back of head on the catwalk resulting in stitches to close a cut on the back of head.

31 de diciembre de 2017 IL · Metal/No metálico Operario de servicios generales, Técnico de turno, Operador de camión de servicio/volteo RESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Wedron Silica LLC · Caída desde escaleras de mano

Employee was climbing down ladder in dryer room by BC-06 when the upright hand hold broke and ee fell about 6 feet. EE left wrist was sprained.

19 de agosto de 2017 IL · Metal/No metálico Plomero, Tubero, Montador mecánico MANEJO DE MATERIALES
Wedron Silica LLC · Atrapado en, bajo o entre un objeto en movimiento y uno fijo

Pipe was plugged, employee took bolts out of flange and moved one pipe up so employee could look into the pipe to see where the blockage was. As employee held the flashlight in the pipe, the pipe settled pinching and breaking employee's pinkie finger, left hand. The finger is broken.

31 de julio de 2017 IL · Metal/No metálico Plomero, Tubero, Montador mecánico RESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Wedron Silica LLC · Caída a la pasarela o superficie de trabajo

Employee was walking from Wedron #3 product elevators towards the maintenance vehicle when employee slipped in area covered with water and algae. Employee fell striking the back of employee's head resulting in a cut requiring 5 stitches to close.

28 de julio de 2017 IL · Metal/No metálico Almacén, Manejador de suministros MANEJO DE MATERIALES
Wedron Silica LLC · Golpeado por... no clasificado en otra parte

Employee was picking up or removing 8 inch Tee from shipping container when the Tee shifted cutting the employee's left thumb requiring stitches to close the cut.

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