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May 24, 2023 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
FML Sand LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was using a cutting torch to cut I-beams at the metal scrap yard, when they stepped back to let the cut piece drop, they tripped and fell on to an I-beam hitting their tail bone against it.

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.

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.

February 10, 2018 TX · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
FML Sand LLC · Fall from machine

Contracted employee started shift and went to climb into the crane. Contractor used the outrigger arms to access the cab. The contractors safety vest snagged on the hydraulic valve box and caused the contractor to fall. The contractor fell and landed with their shoulder on a job box. The contractor was taken to er by ambulance for evaluation. Fall caused a broken Clavicle.

November 30, 2017 TX · Metal/Non-Metal dry screening plant operator, screen house operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
FML Sand LLC · Fall from ladders

Employee was assisting with patches being hoisted to fix duct work. Employee was on the 5th step of a 12 foot ladder assisting. While employee was on the ladder the ladder twisted and the employee fell to the ground landing on left wrist. Employee was taken to the emergency room and was transferred to larger hospital for surgery. Employee suffered a broken radius and Ulna.

April 16, 2016 TX · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
FML Sand LLC · Fall from machine

(FDF) Francis Drilling Fluids driver raised the safe rack to close EE's lids due to the way EE was lined up. EE got back on EE's truck to close EE's lids and fell to the ground.

December 18, 2015 TX · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
FML Sand LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

On 12/18/2015 an associate stepped out of the Loader he slipped on uneven ground and grabbed the handle to stop from falling. We took him to the clinic where he was released without restrictions to come back to work. On 1/4/2016 an MRI was performed resulting in a torn bicep muscle. He was released without restrictions but we have restricted his tasks.

February 28, 2015 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
FML Sand LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was performing maintenance at #2 conveyor. While doing so, he slipped and landed on his back. He was taken to emergency room for observation and released back to work on restricted duty. Employee no longer works at mine.

August 21, 2014 TX · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
FML Sand LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was changing screens and stepped in an open chute hole, resulting in a sprained left knee. The employee refused medical attention at the time of incident and continued to work through his shift.

February 25, 2014 TX · Metal/Non-Metal lab technician SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
FML Sand LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was walking down the stairs of the #1 Loadout, when his right foot got caught on the steps. The employee's doctor informed the employee on April 28, 2014 that he is scheduled for surgery on May 7, 2014.

October 8, 2013 WI · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
FML Sand - Oakdale · Fall from ladders

After greasing product elevators, employee lost footing on 6' fixed ladder and fell onto platform below. Employee was taken to hospital and treated for laceration to right middle finger (8 stitches) and hairline fracture to left elbow.

September 27, 2013 TX · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
FML Sand LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The concrete was slippery where the employee was cleaning-up.

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