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June 2, 2025 WY · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Western Proppants, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking and the ground was wet and muddy due to rain and slipped and twisted right ankle causing a break in one of the ankle bones.

February 18, 2024 WY · Metal/Non-Metal water truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Western Proppants, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

cleaning around plant when they slipped and fell causing them to twist their right ankle.

August 16, 2023 WY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Western Proppants, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking from the control room to their work location and rolled their left ankle. Employee was seen by Healthcare Professionals at the clinic. X-rays performed and results were negative. It was determined to be a sprain. No medications prescribed, there are some work restrictions making this a reportable incident.

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