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January 30, 2023 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Atlas Sand Company, LLC · Fall from machine

Employee was going up the stairs on our dredge. It was cold and icy that day. As the employee was stepping up, employee slipped and fell landing on right hand. Doctor was notified. Several days later, the swelling did not go down. Doctor sent the employee for X-rays. At that time we were notified it was broke. That was on February 3, 2023.

February 2, 2022 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Atlas Sand Company, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was shoveling a sand pile when employee stepped wrong and twisted left knee

January 13, 2021 TX · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Atlas Sand Company, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

When walking through mud the employees foot became stuck causing EE to twist EE's right knee. Employee treatment was first aid until 3/17/2021 when EE was advised by a doctor to start physical therapy this was a first aid case until 3/17/2021

September 6, 2019 TX · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Atlas Sand Company, LLC · Fall onto or against objects

EE was entering a silo to obtain samples and missed the step causing EE to stumble. When EE reached out to catch self, EE's hand came in contact with a sharp edge of the handrail causing a laceration.

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