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August 15, 2022 CA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Lapeyre Industrial Sands LLC · Struck against a moving object

The employee reported lower back pain from operating the scraper on 8/15/2022 but did not want to seek medical treatment. They decided to self treat and returned on 9/28/2022 requesting medical treatment. The employee was sent to the clinic at that time and received work restrictions and prescription medication.

March 7, 2018 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Lapeyre Industrial Sands LLC · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Employee was tracking a conveyor belt when they slipped and pinched their hand. Employee broke 3 fingers on the left hand.

October 15, 2016 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
Lapeyre Industrial Sands LLC · Struck against a moving object

On October 15th Lapeyre Industrial Sands was notified by The Law Offices of Robert Grant client ee has a cumulative trauma injury occurring from 10/05/2015 to 10/05/2016 to back and shoulders.

April 21, 2016 CA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Lapeyre Industrial Sands LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

On April 21, 2016 Employee reported pain on left elbow. EE was brought into the clinic where EE told to do stretches every hour for 5 minutes. EE was also advised to do physical therapy 3 times a week for two weeks.

August 21, 2014 CA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Lapeyre Industrial Sands LLC · Struck against a moving object

08/21/2014 Employee was operating a haul truck. Employee felt lower back pain 08/22/2014. He reported his injury 08/25/2014 and was seen by a physician.

May 16, 2013 CA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Lapeyre Industrial Sands LLC · Struck against a moving object

On 5/16/2013 employee ran over large rock with Cat Scraper which jerked the cab. He reported that his back was sore but this was not work related and the pain was from an ongoing back problem. On 5/28/2013 he reported he now thinks this is work related. He was sent for medical treatment and was prescribed medication and given lifting restrictions.

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