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May 25, 2016 TX · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mississippi Sand, LLC · Struck against stationary object

Miner fell off railcar and struck right hand on side of car. Fall protection devices (harness and retractable lanyard) arrested miners fall.

December 21, 2015 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mississippi Sand LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

While collecting QC samples, miner tripped on a nut/bolt protruding on walking surface. Miner fell (same level) forward and tried to catch himself with right arm, injuring right shoulder.

November 20, 2014 TX · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mississippi Sand, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner stepped off of concrete slab approximately 11 inches from lower level and rolled right ankle.

December 14, 2012 MO · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mississippi Sand LLC · Fall from machine

The employee was opening the hood of a Stockpile truck while standing on the bumper. She lost her grip and fell backwards.

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