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April 9, 2026 TX · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Iron Oak West Texas LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

On 04/09/26, an employee performing customer truck hatch opening duties felt discomfort on the right side of their neck and hand but could not determine at which time or area EE may have strained it. Employee sought additional treatment on 4/16/26 and was placed on restricted duty.

March 10, 2026 IL · Metal/Non-Metal water circuit operator, slurry operator, mix operator, pump operator worker HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Wedron Silica LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

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.

February 27, 2026 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Iron Oak Sand LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

On 2/27/26, an employee performing a routine inspection of Rotex Screens felt a strain in EE's left shoulder while reaching overhead to close a top door latch. Employee sought additional treatment on 03/26/26 and was placed on restricted duty.

November 24, 2025 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
HC Wyeville Operating LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was attempting to slide a drain grate with EE's hands reaching into the grate. The grate moved and EE's left index finger was pinched between the grate and a metal tab holding the grate down resulting in a laceration requiring stitches.

August 18, 2025 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
HC Wyeville Operating LLC · Struck against stationary object

Miner was throwing away empty grease barrels into dumpster. Barrel ended up slipping out of grip of miner, which resulted in a cut to the finger. Miners tried to cover to stop bleeding for 30 mins. Resulted in taking to Hospital.

July 3, 2025 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Iron Oak Permian LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was closing lid on a box truck when driver re-entered the cab and proceeded to drive away with employee still on top. Employee was caught by fall protection. Employee was Rescued via Emergency Ladder within Seconds. No Immediate Signs of injury at the time of the Accident, Employee was feeling soreness the next day and taken for Medical Evaluation 2 days after the incident

June 6, 2025 TX · Metal/Non-Metal ball/rod/pebble/hand/limestone/dry mill operator, roller operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Iron Oak Permian LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While Opening a Rotex Door Employees hand was pinched by the latch of the door causing a laceration to the left Ring finger.

April 4, 2025 IL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Wedron Silica LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

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.

December 16, 2024 TX · Metal/Non-Metal car trimmer, car loader, bin puller, truck loader HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Iron Oak Permian LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was opening and closing lids on customer trailers, and reported knee pain with no known cause.

September 1, 2024 WI · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Iron Oak Sand LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

The employee reported feeling pains in abdomen on 9/2/24 after replacing two (2) 40x48 diester screens on VS1001. Employee believed it was from the work the employee did on 9/1/2024.

August 25, 2024 IL · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Wedron Silica LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Right shoulder strain from pulling on hose.

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