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September 24, 2020 AR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Performance Proppants, LLC · Fall from machine

One of our safety rack techs fell off a tanker truck. The driver of the truck drove off before our EE could get off the top. EE was taken to the hospital for evaluation but had no major injuries. EE is very sore and bruised up.

June 12, 2018 LA · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Performance Proppants LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

The dredge operator was transferring from the Jon boat to the dredge. When EE stepped from the Jon boat to the step on the side of the dredge, EE lost footing due to heavy dew on the dredge. EE slipped and landed on the dredge landing on ribs. The slip caused 3 broken ribs to the operator. This accident was not caused by lack of training or lack of following regulations.

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