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273,193
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February 20, 2024 TX · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
TEXAS FRAC, LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The EE was dismounting the excavator when their finger became lodged and upon trying to free it cut the finger open.

May 8, 2023 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
TEXAS FRAC, LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

The EE was attempting to replace the fuel filter for the excavator, when diesel fuel splashed on the employee.

September 3, 2019 TX · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
TEXAS FRAC, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was helping to repair storm damage and replacing conveyor belt back on the conveyor system. When flipping the belt the employee's right shoulder started aching. Employee did not notify supervisor until 9/30/19 of the injury.

January 5, 2019 TX · Metal/Non-Metal dry screening plant operator, screen house operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
TEXAS FRAC, LLC · Struck by flying object

EE was changing bags in the baghouse, when sand/dust became lodged under EE's contacts. EE was wearing Safety Glasses at the time.

June 20, 2018 TX · Metal/Non-Metal sandfiller (wet), slurry operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
TEXAS FRAC, LLC · Struck against stationary object

Employee was digging wet sand by hand, and needed to move a piece of pipe. EE reached down and picked up the pipe, cutting EE's hand on the edge.

February 10, 2018 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
TEXAS FRAC, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was injured as a result of horseplay and an attempt to intentionally injure another employee.

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