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June 17, 2023 CA · Metal/Non-Metal water circuit operator, slurry operator, mix operator, pump operator worker OTHER
Lapeyre Industrial Sands LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

The EE was opening a valve at the mud pumps and a bee stung their right hand. They removed the stinger but their hand began to swell up that night and they thought they were having a reaction to the venom. They went to the doctor on Monday and their hand was infected because of the sting. They were prescribed antibiotics.

August 18, 2022 CA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (non-shop) OTHER
Lapeyre Industrial Sands LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was walking and a yellow jacket stung EE's right hand.

June 6, 2022 CA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman OTHER
Lapeyre Industrial Sands LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee had a reportable standard threshold shift upon completion of their annual hearing testing

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