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April 18, 2024 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freedom Proppant L.L.C. · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

Dryer trunnion guard rails had been taken down in order to replace unit. Maintenance technician was finishing up the job greasing unit and as EE turned and walked away, EE tripped and fell 8-10 feet from a platform, fracturing EE's left wrist and having a contusion over EE's left eye. Taken to area hospital where EE was treated and released same day.

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