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November 29, 2022 TX · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Permian Frac Sand LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was going to 1oo mesh load out scales. When EE stepped out of the truck, EE stepped into a wash out from rain and twisted/sprained left ankle.

March 23, 2017 TX · Metal/Non-Metal crusher attendant/operator, pan feeder operator/worker SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Permian Frac Sand LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee had cleaned VSI deck off, when employee started down stairs carrying a water hose employee slipped and fell. During the fall the valve on the hose contacted the employee on the right side of face.

August 17, 2016 TX · Metal/Non-Metal dry screening plant operator, screen house operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Permian Frac Sand LLC · Fall from machine

EE was walking out of primary feed hopper, at the top of the hopper while exiting the employee fell back ward. During this the employee hurt right knee. It is not know if EE struck an object or twisted knee while falling back. The employee fell back approximately 6 feet. The hopper has raw feed material in it and could have been the cause for slipping and falling.

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