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June 9, 2022 TX · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Monarch Silica, LLC · Struck against a moving object

EE was traveling down the main entrance road, with EE's bucket down low and hit a pot hole. EE's bucket contacted the ground and the loader came to an abrupt stop and EE's improperly adjusted seat belt let EE bounce too far forward. EE slammed into the front of the loader causing a concussion (w/o LOC), small forehead cuts, and bruising.

June 9, 2022 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Monarch Silica, LLC · Rubbed or abraded

Employee was adjusting the chain rigging on a dewatering screen motor. They hooked the rigging onto the fork of a skytrac. The skytrac operator did not wait for verbal confirmation or hand signals to begin lifting the load. Employee still had a hand on the chain and received a laceration on right hand ring finger.

April 1, 2022 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Monarch Silica, LLC · Struck against a moving object

An employee was driving the manlift around the side of the plant to look into one of the main feed hoppers to check for a material cog. A front wheel loader working in the area did not see the manlift and backed into it. This caused the employee to slam into the handrail. This caused a muscle contusion on EE's left leg.

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