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November 12, 2025 TX · Metal/Non-Metal assistant mine foreman, assistant mine manager SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
FCI Sand Operations LLC · Fall onto or against objects

The EE was inspecting the wet plant hopper belt, when they lost balance and placed left hand on the belt. This resulted in their hand being caught between the belt and hopper frame. The injury sustained was a laceration to the left palm and contusion to the upper side of their hand.

August 29, 2025 TX · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
FCI Sand Operations LLC · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

The EE attempted to climb the stairs to the work platform by the screens. The EE slipped and fell approximately 4' and fractured EE's medial malleolus of the left ankle.

July 15, 2025 TX · Metal/Non-Metal dry screening plant operator, screen house operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
FCI Sand Operations LLC · Fall onto or against objects

The EE was attempting to troubleshoot the dry plant generator when slipped and fell and struck their head. This resulted in a 1" laceration, which needed 2 staples to close the wound.

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