Steel Worker

March 28, 2026 at 9:00 AM

Alpine Silica-San Antonio · Surface · Metal/Non-Metal

Operator: Alpine Silica, LLC (Pro Frac Holding Corp)

Bexar County, TX

Classification SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Type Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

Investigator narrative

Employee unhooked lanyard and fell through roof resulting in fatal injuries.

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Machine Maintenance
Subunit / location: STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Underground location: NO VALUE FOUND
Mining method: NO VALUE FOUND
Accident type: Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms
Source of injury: GROUND
Nature of injury: CRUSHING
Body part affected: MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Total mining experience: 1 year
Experience at this mine: 0 years
Experience in this job: 1 year
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220261030036 · Mine ID 4105426 Trainer view →