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2000–2026
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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.

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.

June 19, 2024 WI · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Iron Oak Sand LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Two employees were moving a tote of coag using a pallet jack. One employee was pulling on the pallet jack handle while the other was pushing the tote. The employee pushing on the tote felt a pop in their left calf muscle.

October 13, 2023 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Iron Oak Sand LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

While shoveling sand and small gravel from the dryer, employee turned to dump the shovel load when employee felt a strain and pop in lower back.

April 13, 2023 WI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Iron Oak Sand LLC · Struck by flying object

Employee got out of EE's haul truck in Tailings loadout to clean off EE's camera and something got into EE's eye. Unsure if it was sand or clay.

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