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273,193
Of which fatal
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Years on record
2000–2026
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December 20, 2025 TX · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer OTHER
Permian Basin Materials, LLC · Struck by flying object

An employee was standing at the muster point, preparing to leave for the day. A wind gust blew debris into EE's right eye. Employee said safety glasses were worn. Employee attempted to wash out debris. EE still felt grit in the eye & went to Monahans ER. EEs eye was flushed & EE was released with no injury to the eye, a full work release with no restrictions, & an eye prescription.

April 20, 2022 TX · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer OTHER
Permian Basin Materials, LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

PERSONAL ILLNESS. While a mine employee was dumping load of sand from mine haul truck, EE started coughing. After dumping, EE was still coughing, so EE pulled over and set brakes. EE felt light-headed and had difficulty breathing. EE states EE passed out, but unsure for how long. When EE regained consciousness, EE called supervisor. The supervisor called the Safety Dept.

March 30, 2022 TX · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey OTHER
Permian Basin Materials, LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee experienced a medical incident requiring medical attention and was admitted to the hospital. At this time no concrete diagnosis has been determined but may be related to stress and/or malnutrition. Employee lost 41 lbs in 5 weeks.

March 17, 2022 TX · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer OTHER
Permian Basin Materials · Struck by flying object

Employee performing maintenance on crusher on windy day. Debris picked up by wind & blew into right eye. Employee used eyewash station to remove debris from eye. Irritation from eyewash and debris caused abrasion of cornea. Employee was seen at the ER and followed up with ophthalmologist. Employee was wearing safety glasses. Employee given antibiotic for eye & returned to work.

August 12, 2020 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Permian Basin Materials, LLC · Struck by flying object

An employee was using an oxygen acetylene torch to cut steel overhead and during a cleanup cut debris fell and blew into EE's eye due to the wind.

August 11, 2020 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Permian Basin Materials, LLC · Struck by flying object

An employee was using an oxygen acetylene torch to cut steel overhead and during a clean up cut debris fell and blew into employee's eye due to the wind.

January 9, 2019 TX · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer OTHER
Permian Basin Materials · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

An employee got out of loader to check on the plant, took four long steps up the ramp and heard a pop in leg.

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