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January 16, 2020 TX · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Vista Proppants and Logistics · Fall onto or against objects

EE tripped and hit leg on retaining wall causing a contusion. First aid was provided. EE worked the next 5 shifts. On 1/22/20 EE requested to see a doctor. Cellulitis was diagnosed and antibiotics prescribed. Restricted from work for the remainder of the day.

December 10, 2018 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Vista Proppants and Logistics · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner was reviewing prints for a bucket elevator and stepped backwards off of a raised foundation. While attempting to break the fall, EE's wrist was dislocated. Miner was taken to an urgent care facility.

June 15, 2018 TX · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Vista Proppants and Logistics · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

During inspection employee fell through a door (7-8 feet) causing fractures in left leg.

March 5, 2018 TX · Metal/Non-Metal plumber, pipefitter, millwright SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Vista Proppants and Logistics · Fall onto or against objects

Employee slipped and stopped self from falling by bracing self against the kiln wall. EE's left arm struck the kiln wall causing a fractured humerus.

January 13, 2018 TX · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Vista Proppants and Logistics · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

ON 01/13/2018, EE was walking to mobile equipment and right leg became stuck in mud up to about shin. EE was offered professional medical treatment and declined. Instead treated leg with ice (first aid). EE requested professional medical treatment and was treated on 02/26/2018. EE was assigned restrictions by Medical.

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