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June 13, 2023 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Piranha Proppant, LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was assisting with removal of conveyor covers. As covers were being handed/lowered to him, accumulated sand fell off and onto the employee.

March 26, 2019 WI · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Piranha Proppant, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was working on 3/26/19 in dry plant shoveling out built up sand. Employee woke up the morning of 3/27/19 with a sore back and went to urgent care. The employee was diagnosed with muscle strain and was given one day off by the attending physician, and a return to work with restrictions until follow up appointment on 4/3/2019.

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