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January 28, 2026 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Atlas Energy Solutions · Fall onto or against objects

While clearing frozen sand rocks from the Alpha hopper, employee was stepping down to the ground and slipped on their final step. They were able to catch themselves and did not fall; however, during the slip they sustained a cut to their left leg from contact with a metal edge.

December 16, 2022 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Atlas Energy Solutions · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was greasing a bearing while standing on a bucket. Employee then fell off the bucket landing on left hand causing a mild sprain to left wrist. Incident occurred 12/16/22 & first aid was administered by a 3rd party nurse. Employee sought treatment on 1/13/2023 and received restrictions.

May 27, 2022 TX · Metal/Non-Metal safety director SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Atlas Energy Solutions · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee parked the vehicle in a truck rut. As employee exited the vehicle and made a move to the tail gate for the fire extinguishers, employees left foot went into a low section of the rut and rolled left ankle and knee over. Employee was evaluated on 6/12/2022 and again on 7/7/2022 where it was determined physical therapy was the best course of treatment

February 3, 2022 TX · Metal/Non-Metal dry screening plant operator, screen house operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Atlas Energy Solutions · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was walking towards a piece of equipment. as they were walking they slipped on the icy ground and suffered a laceration to a knee. Employee was cleared to return Sunday (2/6/2022). Employee worked the shift then reported the injury was still aggravated and is out for medical evaluation again

October 28, 2021 TX · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Atlas Energy Solutions · Struck by falling object

Employee was moving a screen when EE lost balance. As EE lost balance EE began to drop the screen and the corner of the screen made contact with EE's right shoulder.

February 19, 2021 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Atlas Energy Solutions · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking in the wet plant when EE slipped and twisted ankle entering the control room.

November 25, 2020 TX · Metal/Non-Metal safety director SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Atlas Energy Solutions · Fall onto or against objects

Miner slipped while entering the cab of an on road semi tractor. Miner hit side on the floor board of cab. Bruised ribs. Miner did not report at time of incident. Reported 12/07/2020

October 19, 2020 TX · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Atlas Energy Solutions · Fall from machine

fall from trailer 18 inches to ground

December 29, 2019 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Atlas Energy Solutions · Fall down stairs

Employee was climbing stairs when employee missed a step and struck knee on leading edge of step resulting in laceration requiring stitches.

January 11, 2019 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Atlas Energy Solutions · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was walking out of the floc room and slipped down three steps and twisted left knee.

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