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February 11, 2020 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Vista Proppants and Logistics · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE was lowering self down from the structure below the goodfellow screen. EE felt pain in the left shoulder. EE and the supervisor reported the next day. First aid was administered. On 02/20/2020 EE requested to see a doctor. Prescribed 2 RX Meds. and light duty until 02/26/2020. The incident became reportable then.

February 1, 2020 TX · Metal/Non-Metal hydrate plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Vista Proppants and Logistics · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was trying to connect a line with hydrated lime flowing through it. Employee failed to close the valve to stop the flow of material, which caused hydrated lime splash the employee in eye.

December 10, 2019 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Vista Proppants and Logistics · Rubbed or abraded

EE was working on the primary main hopper grizzly. EE believes metal dust fell into eye. EE rubbed the eye. EE was taken to the Optometrist. Doctor removed a metal flake from right eye. Antibiotic drops were prescribed. Doctor gave full release for return to work.

May 10, 2019 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Vista Proppants and Logistics · Struck by falling object

Employee was helping carry an oxygen cylinder when it slipped from their grasp and landed on their left foot just above the steel toe. Next day they couldn't put the safety boot on due to swelling.

October 8, 2018 TX · Metal/Non-Metal vacuum filter operator, flotation mill/concentrator operator, flotation plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Vista Proppants and Logistics · Struck by falling object

Employee was removing a spray bar with right hand and it slipped and struck the left hand causing a laceration.

June 28, 2018 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Vista Proppants and Logistics · Struck by falling object

EE was under dozer splice at Primary when a foreign object became lodged in left eye.

June 21, 2018 TX · Metal/Non-Metal hydrate plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Vista Proppants and Logistics · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

EE was washing material under C9 tail pulley with 1 1/4" water hose. The nozzle connected to the hose disconnected. EE felt pain in Rt shoulder. EE was transported to ER. In the waiting room, the EE reset the shoulder. EE told Supervisor they had a preexisting condition. This case is under investigation.

May 10, 2018 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Vista Proppants and Logistics · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE flushing a (lime) line with water. EE loosened the clamp on the hose, stepped to the side, tapped, & the line broke free spraying the EE with hydrated lime. EE was treated at the facility. EE requested professional advice on 5/11/2018 and as a precaution the EE was issued a prescription to avert potential infection.

March 28, 2018 TX · Metal/Non-Metal master mechanic, foreman, supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Vista Proppants and Logistics · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employees were removing a conveyor belt from a conveyor that had been locked out. An employee's gloved hand became caught between the pulley and the belt causing a tuft fracture of the left index finger.

March 2, 2018 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Vista Proppants and Logistics · Struck by flying object

The employee was struck by a hose. The employee received a minor abrasion to the bridge of EE's nose and an alleged concussion as a result of the incident.

March 18, 2016 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Vista Proppants and Logistics · Over-exertion in lifting objects

While removing a screen deck from top deck of a Rotex the employee's right shoulder popped.

September 11, 2012 TX · Metal/Non-Metal water truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Vista Proppants and Logistics · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The driver was getting into his water truck to and said he felt something pop in his stomach. He then walked over to a manager who was watching him and said that something popped in his stomach and the pain from it was getting worse. He was then taken to the emergency room.

August 31, 2012 TX · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Vista Proppants and Logistics · Over-exertion in lifting objects

The miner was shoveling sand since early morning and was working to clean up sand near a walkway and hurt his lower back.

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