Premier Silica LLCMining Incidents in 2015

EE was trying to break frozen chunk of sand that was lodged in feeder opening. When tried to hit chunk with sledge hammer, hammer struck steel brace, bounced towards EE causing the end of hammer handle to make contact to the EE left leg near his knee. EE was taken to the ER for X-rays. No broken bones were found. EE returned to work. EE saw dr 03/02/15, given restrictions.

EE reported feeling ill. Taken to local ER. Transported to Shannon Hospital for potential heart attack. No heart attack. Elevated heart enzymes. Dr deemed non-work related. Contacted Denver MSHA. Stated classified as ""degree 8"".