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January 14, 2021 NC · Metal/Non-Metal vacuum filter operator, flotation mill/concentrator operator, flotation plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Sibelco North America Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was adjusting the water on a cyclone to put more water in the sump. When employee was stepping away from the sump employee's right foot slipped causing employee to lose footing and fall on left side and strike left elbow off of the floor. Employee was experiencing some pain and swelling and was taken to local hospital for treatment.

September 17, 2020 TN · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Covia Solutions Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was investigating intruders near Pond. While walking from pond (no established walkway), walked through washed out area with uneven terrain & foliage. Employee slipped, fell to the knees and felt pain in L hamstring. Employee was offered to go to dr, but refused until 21 Sept. Dr appt on 23 Sept put EE on modified duty, ordered an MRI. No diagnosis available.

June 3, 2020 IL · Metal/Non-Metal plumber, pipefitter, millwright SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Wedron Silica LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stepped out of man basket at it's lowest position after completing a decel screen cleaning task. The employee's left knee "popped" as they stepped out of the basket. After a period time during shift the employee felt pain and discomfort. The employee was taken to the local hospital, given ten days off and prescribed a knee brace.

April 14, 2020 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Covia Holdings Corporation · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Maintenance employee slipped while moving replacement parts for truck slicer. No serious injury or medical attention needed. Employee continued working scheduled shifts until 4/23/20 when EE sought medical attention.

April 11, 2020 IL · Metal/Non-Metal dry screening plant operator, screen house operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Wedron Silica LLC · Fall from ladders

Employee was patching a leaking hose from an extendable ladder which had slipped out from under the employee on a grated steel floor. Employee fell at a height of four feet and struck their head on the flooring. The employee was taken to the hospital ER and received six staples to a laceration on the back of head.

January 18, 2020 OK · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Covia Solutions Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee stepped on the edge of a concrete pad. The sand at the edge of the pad was soft and sank down as part of the employees foot was on the pad and part off. The compressing of the sand created an uneven surface causing EE's left ankle to roll; spraining it.

December 16, 2019 ID · Metal/Non-Metal bagging, package operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Covia Solutions Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee stepped into parking lot near the end of a sidewalk and slipped on a frosty permanent rubber wheel chock. Employee fell on left shoulder. Employee did not seek medical attention until 2/25/2020.

October 17, 2019 WI · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Covia Holdings Corporation · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee tripped over a water hose EE was using and fell on same level. Employee was taken to the hospital where it was determined EE sustained a concussion. EE was treated and released the same day.

October 10, 2019 IL · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Wedron Silica LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was injured in a fall on a refueling platform on 10/10/2019. A recent medical exam determined the employee will need shoulder surgery and be off work until completely healed. Official verification that the surgery needed to mend the employee's injury was verified on 06/15/2020.

September 26, 2019 MN · Metal/Non-Metal dry screening plant operator, screen house operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Covia Holdings Corporation · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking along side of tailings line measuring the height of the line. As they stepped along some brush they stepped in a hole they did not see and felt pain in their ankle. They went to the doctor and were diagnosed with a sprain and were placed on restrictions.

July 6, 2019 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Covia Solutions Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

At approximately 8:45 am an employee slipped on algae injuring left shoulder on the concrete pad at PU-42 while working on a guard. Employee reported the incident at 10:00 am and finished the shift. Monday afternoon the employee reported needing to go get checked out. The doctor put the employee on lost time for 2 days, after which no restrictions.

May 19, 2019 OK · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
FML Sand LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner rolled an ankle on the platform above silos whilst walking across.

May 3, 2019 WI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Covia Holdings Corporation · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

Employee was working from the filter press maintenance platform when ee fell. The employee was taken to hospital, where it was determined ee sustained a lower leg and back injury. The employee was treated and released the same day.

April 4, 2019 GA · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Covia Solutions Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

On May 03, 2019, former employee reported to the Company that EE had surgery on right foot that EE sprained on EE's last day of employment with Covia. The former employee had reported stepping from a walkway to the ground and felt pain in the right foot. EE was advised to go to the doctor and inform Covia of medical treatment.

March 20, 2019 AL · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Covia Lime LLC · Fall from machine

A customer truck driver fell off the passenger side of the trailer while closing the trailer hatches. No witnesses to the actual fall.

March 4, 2019 TX · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
COVIA HOLDINGS CORPORATION · Fall onto or against objects

Wet Slick clay on boot when contacting the step, slipped, and hit shin on step.

February 11, 2019 IL · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Covia Solutions Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE was doing a routine area inspection in the Utica I compressor room & tripped on a drain hose. EE was initially taken to a hospital to be checked by a doctor & the X-ray was negative & determined to be a mild strain & continued EE's normal duties. On 9/20/2019 EE had a medical procedure that requires this incident to be reportable to MSHA.

February 5, 2019 MN · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Covia Holdings Corporation · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

2-5:Employee slipped on ice on the way to coop railcars. EE returned to normal duties after reporting the incident. Employee sought treatment on their own without notifying the Co. 4-16:Employee informed the CO. that they saw the chiro & the strain they are currently feeling in shoulder/back was due to the fall in Feb. Employee is starting physical therapy 4-25.

January 14, 2019 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Covia Solutions Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Maintenance Supervisor twisted leg and fell while removing snow from sidewalks around office, worked the rest of the day, then taken to hospital due to not being able to put all EE's weight on it the next day, told it was a sprain and put on restricted duties.

November 30, 2018 IL · Metal/Non-Metal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Covia Solutions Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

Miner put ladder into a hopper to unplug frozen sand. Miner had fall protection on. Before standing on frozen sand the area was 'tested' with sledge hammer. The area gave way & miner fell 3 ft. Miner's rt knee hit the hopper causing bruising. The miner grabbed ladder to help arrest fall causing a strained rt shoulder. Miner completed shift & was examined the next day.

November 29, 2018 NC · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Covia Solutions Inc. · Fall down stairs

The employee ascended a set of steps. All the employee remembers is picking up hardhat at the bottom of the stairs and realized head was hurting. The employee had fallen and does not remember where and how employee fell. The employee suffered a concussion.

November 29, 2018 IL · Metal/Non-Metal plumber, pipefitter, millwright SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Wedron Silica LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee went to the Doctor on November 30 and was put on restricted duty on December 3. Employee was walking downhill when EE slipped, picked up speed and stopped hyperextending EE's right knee. Employee did not go to the doctor immediately.

November 16, 2018 IL · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Wedron Silica LLC · Struck against stationary object

Employee reported incident to supervisor on 11/20. Employee tripped and hit right forearm against air compressor resulting in a torn bicep. Became lost time 11/21, employee worked until 11/21.

November 14, 2018 NC · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Covia Solutions Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

The employee was stepping of the mine sump pad and slipped when they made contact with the ground surface. To prevent from falling they held onto a hose reel and sprained their lower back.

October 24, 2018 GA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Covia Holdings Corporation · Fall from machine

A commercial company truck driver was putting pressure hose back into place when the driver slipped off of truck and fell to the ground. Contributing conditions include: personal health issues/restrictions, and procedural error. They are, again, an over the road, commercial trucking company - this wasn't a man at our facility and they do not have a contractor ID.

October 15, 2018 TX · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
FML Sand LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cleaning the VSI deck and was using a fork truck mounted man basket. Employee went to enter the man basket through the walkway and slipped on the man basket floor. The floor was wet due to rainy conditions. Employee was seen by medical clinic and was diagnosed with a left knee sprain. employee was placed on restrictions resulting in a loss time accident.

October 3, 2018 TX · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Covia Holdings Corporation · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Contract employee was stepping back away from a customer sand truck to look at the top hatch and tripped over a concrete footer. This caused EE to stumble back and come down on the right ankle then EE's body twisted and the foot did not, causing an ankle fracture.

August 28, 2018 WI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Covia Holdings Corporation · Fall from machine

The last 2 sections of the dryer bed were being removed when they became wedged in the framework during the hoisting process. The employee entered the dryer using the ladder on the inside wall to try and use foot to free the piece. As EE was using foot to try and free the plate it moved and ee struck ee, ee lost balance and fell to the dryer floor.

August 18, 2018 IL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Covia Solutions Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Miner was walking to the parking lot at the end of EE's shift. EE removed EE's half face respirator while enroute and took EE's eyes off the ground EE was walking on. As a consequence, EE tripped on the pavement, and fell landing on EE's right shoulder.

August 15, 2018 TX · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Covia Solutions Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was dismounting a John Deere 400D Water Wagon. When ee took the final step down to the ground, ee felt a pain in right foot. Employee was taken to the medical center where they diagnosed ee with a Contusion of the Right Foot.

July 13, 2018 TX · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
COVIA HOLDINGS CORPORATION · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee walking across parking lot and tripped straining ligament in left calf.

April 16, 2018 WI · Metal/Non-Metal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Covia Holdings Corporation · Fall from machine

Non-Employee, Non-Contractor, Railroad Employee Injury Canadian Pacific Employee tripped and fell when deboarding the engine of the train as it entered the rail yard. Employee suffered back injuries and was taken to local hospital for examination.

April 7, 2018 NC · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Unimin Corp · Fall from machine

Mine Utility Operator was mounting a CAT 320-E rock breaker when right ankle turned on the step causing Operator to land on the ground with right ankle. This caused a Bimalleolar fracture to right ankle.

April 3, 2018 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Covia Solutions Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

Dredge Operator went downstairs to visibly inspect a cable on the Dredge. The employee noticed the employee forgot camera in the control room. As the employee was climbing up the stairs to the control room, employee slipped, fell on right hand, and fractured 5th metacarpal. It was raining at the time of the incident.

March 25, 2018 IL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Covia Solutions Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was in the process of aligning a knife valve and lost balance and twisted left knee causing pain.

February 11, 2018 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Covia Solutions Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was carrying a 5 gallon diesel can about to enter a door to the mill. The employee set the can on the ground to go inspect a noise at another location. When they started to walk away they slipped on a patch of ice with the left foot. They fell on their right side injuring a shoulder.

January 17, 2018 IL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Covia Solutions Inc. · Fall from ladders

Miner was on a step ladder, approximately 5' High. Miner had 3 points of contact while attaching a hose. Miner twisted while installing the hose shifting EE's body weight causing the ladder to kick out from under EE. The miner fell striking EE's rib area. Miner was assessed and had no signs of injury but was taken to emergency room to be checked out.

January 4, 2018 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Covia Holdings Corporaton · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Individual was performing a pre-shift walk around EE's truck and tripped, injuring EE's elbow. Original doctor visit allowed employee to return to work without restrictions due to no findings on x-rays. Employee returned to the doctor on 1/8/18 due to continued pain . CT scans showed an elbow fracture and placed employee on light duty.

January 2, 2018 TX · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Covia Holdings Corporaton · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was setting up a heating device in our wet processing plant area when ee stepped backwards and slipped on a sheet of ice. The employee landed on wrist, causing a closed fracture.

December 27, 2017 MO · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Covia Solutions Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee slipped on ice during preshift inspection of the wash house and fell forward onto right shoulder. Employee initially taken to doctor and released to full work duty. Employee returned to doctor on 02/22/18 and diagnosed with Full tear of the right rotator cuff and partial tears of other ligaments.

December 6, 2017 WI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Covia Holdings Corporation · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking alongside the conveyor beltline and stepped on uneven ground/rock that was frozen and rolled an ankle resulting in pain, swelling and bruising. Employee was taken to the Emergency Room for further examination where an X ray determined that they had suffered a fracture to the lower tibia (ankle). Employee will need surgery to repair the broken bone.

May 11, 2017 TX · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Covia Holdings Corporaton · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Operator was lying down on a roller platform to spray out sand underneath a load out scale. Upon standing, operator twisted knee. Operator felt discomfort & reported it. Operator was released to work by operator's physician without restrictions. Upon further evaluation by operator's physician, surgery was recommended. Operator returned to work after surgery with modified duty.

April 8, 2017 IL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Covia Solutions Inc. · Fall down stairs

Employee was walking on the walkway near the cyclones in the Utica I dryer building and tripped on a step. Employee braced themselves with the left hand as they were falling and fractured the left wrist. The front of the step was painted yellow and a caution step sign was directly overhead.

February 2, 2017 WI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Covia Holdings Corporation · Fall onto or against objects

After performing cleaning operations the employee slipped on and fell onto a horizontal pipe striking mid-section on the pipe. Employee reported the injury to management on the 10th of February. Employee was taken to clinic and diagnosed with bruised ribs. Employee was placed on light duty for a week and given prescription medication to aid in the recovery.

December 20, 2016 IL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Unimin Corporation · Fall from ladders

The employee was descending a ladder when the right foot slipped on the rung. The employee was able to catch themselves with their upper body. A short time after, the employee felt pain in the lower back and right leg.

April 6, 2016 NC · Metal/Non-Metal ball/rod/pebble/hand/limestone/dry mill operator, roller operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Unimin Corporation · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee working indoors on dry concrete with good lighting. Employee tripped over EE's own feet dislocating EE's right elbow. Employee was released to full job on the next day but wasn't scheduled to return to normal job until 4/9/2016.

March 29, 2016 GA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Covia Holdings Corporation · Fall from machine

The employee was attempting to disembark from a rail car crossing over from the platform to the end ladder when ee slipped off the ladder rung to the ground causing sprain to ankle.

March 22, 2016 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Covia Solutions Inc. · Fall from machine

The operator was cleaning branches off the Dozer and slipped off the dozer onto the ground. There did not appear to be any weather conditions that affected the accident as it was a partial cloudy day with no rain. When the operator fell, the hit injured right arm.

February 26, 2016 VA · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Covia Solutions Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was troubleshooting pneumatic scrape. EE was turning the position selector & quickly turned to look at the scrape. EE caught EE's foot on the cleat on the inclined walkway and fell, hitting the left side of EE's head on the lower slide plate along the walkway. Employee became unconscious. EE awoke dazed and walked to the office.

February 16, 2016 NC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Unimin Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee came to work early to clean roadways and apply salt following an ice storm on 02/15/2016. After proceeding only two or three steps, the employee slipped on the ice, causing a pop sound and pain in EE's left lower leg. Employee was transported to the hospital by ambulance where X-ray revealed a fractured left tibia which required surgery.

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