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May 4, 2026 WY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Western Proppants, LLC · Struck against stationary object

Miner was opening container of grease and sliced middle finger on left hand. Results in stitches, no loss time

September 2, 2024 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Western Proppants, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE bent down to lift a part and pulled muscle in mid back area.

June 1, 2024 WY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Western Proppants, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

changing bags in bag house when wire handle broke and punctured left hand of employee, the employee went into urgent care and got the area cleaned and was prescribed an antibiotic for potential of infection.

September 5, 2023 WY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Western Proppants, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

On 9/12 investigation discovered that a previous condition of a hernia was exacerbated through work activities. The employee stated felt a pop on 9/7/2023 but continued to work. EE went to the emergency room on 9/9 and received prescription medication and care. EE returned to work their shifts. EE did not return to work for the shift 9/12. EE is scheduled for surgery on 9/20.

May 5, 2023 WY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Western Proppants, LLC · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

Employee shoveling sand. Stated that they felt a pop in back, felt the pain, got light headed and fainted. There were no witnesses. EE got up on their own and walked to Operations Manager and to breakroom. Taken for medical care, was diagnosed with Thoracic Spine Strain. Issued a prescription and not allowed to return to work until 05/09. Restrictions-no heavy lifting 5 days.

January 26, 2023 WY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Western Proppants, LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was working under platform on knees shoveling, went to stand up and knocked the ladder, the ladder fell and hit the employee in the head. The employee stated that they were not wearing their hard hat at the time of the incident on 01/26/2023. Employee was treated for a concussion. Employee no longer works.

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