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January 16, 2019 TX · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
SP Silica of Atascosa, LLC · Struck by rolling or sliding object

The injured employee was helping to install electrical cable through conduit when a spool of cable unexpectedly shifted and fell off the stand striking lower left leg injuring knee, calf and ankle. On 6/11/19 the employee was given work restrictions which limited their work capabilities.

June 16, 2018 TX · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Alpine Monahans, LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Diesel Exhaust Fluid splashed into miner's eye when removing the fueling nozzle. A medical review was performed on 8/22/18 that diagnosed the miner with chemical conjunctivitis and traumatic cataract of the left eye.

June 4, 2018 TX · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
SP Silica of Atascosa, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner was removing cover on a bucket elevator, cover swung and struck miners arm. Miner received a laceration to miner's left elbow.

April 22, 2015 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Preferred Sands Of Arizona LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Wet Plant belt #2 employee laying on cat walk on conveyor trying to brush material off belt and pulley. Wire brush got caught and pulled into belt, employee let go of wire brush & hit fore arm on 2.5 inch angle iron.

February 23, 2015 MN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Preferred Sands Of Minnesota · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was removing a steel plate (16"x 16") with the assistance of another employee, one was holding while one was cutting, when the steel plate was freed up the employee was in an awkward position and tried to handle the plate by himself. Resulting in a strain to his right arm and was given work restrictions returning to work.

December 22, 2014 WI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Preferred Sands of Wisconsin LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner smashed right middle finger while changing tail pulley on belt Conveyor.

December 12, 2014 NE · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Preferred Sands of Genoa LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Team Member WAS CLOSING A RAILCAR LID AND WHEN I DID I FELT A POP IN HIS LOWER BACK AND INSTANTLY HAD PAIN. IT WAS A CLEAR NIGHT, NO RAIN. HE WAS DOING HIS NORMAL JOB AND JUST MOVED WRONG

June 9, 2014 NE · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Preferred Sands of Genoa LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was taking a hydraulic line off Volvo 220G loader.

February 9, 2014 NE · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Preferred Sands of Genoa LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was preparing to clean computers in control room when he set the air compressor down his back had a spasm.

August 15, 2013 WI · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Preferred Sands of Wisconsin LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While placing a pipe onto a pump, the pipe rolled and pinched left middle finger between two flanges, broken finger

May 21, 2013 WI · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Preferred Sands of Wisconsin LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was shoveling Sand off of a concrete Pad turned wrong and pulled a muscle in their lateral side of back.

December 3, 2012 MN · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Preferred Sands Of Minnesota · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was bending over to change out screens. He felt sore afterward but did not report until 12/10/2012. His doctor placed him on restricted duty.

October 11, 2012 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Preferred Sands Of Arizona LLC · Struck against stationary object

The employee was checking the oil on a CAT 980K and while running a rag down oil dip stick was impaled by a cable spur into his left index finger. He came immediately and reported the incident to Safety Coordinator. After looking at his finger they transported him via ambulance to RMCH in Gallup.

September 13, 2012 WI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Preferred Sands of Wisconsin LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE and another employee were trying to flip the undercarriage, when it slipped and fell on his arm. Employee cut wrist, needed sutures.

June 19, 2012 WI · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Preferred Sands of Wisconsin LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

The employee was removing rocks from the rock crusher. One of the rocks shifted and smashed his finger.

June 1, 2012 MN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Preferred Sands Of Minnesota · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was aligning a gear box on a bucket elevator, and as he pushed forward he felt a pain in his lower back.

May 17, 2012 MN · Metal/Non-Metal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Preferred Sands Of Minnesota · Struck against stationary object

Employee was picking up an extension cord in the maintenance shop. When he turned around he bumped his knee into a table, and his knee started to swell up.

February 28, 2012 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Preferred Sands Of Arizona LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Worker kneeled down while shoveling and stretched his Achilles tendon.

November 18, 2011 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Preferred Sands Of Arizona LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was inspecting a chute while the plant was operating and an inspection cover fell and hit the employee on the left hand fracturing the bone on the back of his left hand.

September 28, 2011 WI · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Preferred Sands of Minnesota · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was lifting a 5 Gallon bucket of oil weighing approximately 35 lbs. When she lifted and turned the employee felt discomfort in her lower back.

August 13, 2011 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Preferred Sands Of Arizona LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was replacing a section of pipe when the pipe slipped striking the employee in the left hand. Employee developed soreness in the left the following morning.

May 18, 2011 NE · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Preferred Sands of Genoa LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was in a harness on a man lift using a shovel to clear sand off a conveyor belt and felt a pop in his lower back.

March 1, 2011 NE · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Preferred Sands of Genoa LLC · Struck against stationary object

Contractor was performing normal work on 3rd floor of 400 building and allegedly hit his head on a low hanging duct.

October 21, 2010 NE · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Preferred Sands of Genoa LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was attempting to open a large trough style rail car lid when he felt a sharp pain in his left shoulder.

February 24, 2009 NE · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Preferred Sands of Genoa LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE was cleaning, shoveling sand from conveyor belt and when complete, his elbow was hurting.

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