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273,095
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2000–2026
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March 25, 2026 TX · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
U.S. Silica Energy Company · Fall from machine

It is believed that the customer truck driver fell from EE's trailer to the ground while stepping from the trailer to the safe rack. The fall resulted in multiple injuries requiring medical attention and a loss of work days.

December 31, 2025 TX · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
U.S. Silica Energy Company · Fall from ladders

Employee fell while preparing to fuel a D6 dozer after a ladder/stool failed, resulting in a right ankle fracture.

August 23, 2025 TX · Metal/Non-Metal car trimmer, car loader, bin puller, truck loader SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
U.S. Silica Energy Company · Fall down stairs

The employee fell while descending a stairway and sustained a hand laceration from the expanded metal stair runner. The injury required stitches.

July 13, 2025 TX · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
U.S. Silica Energy Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While descending a stairway, the EE missed a step and landed hard on the outside of right foot, resulting in a fracture to the metatarsal bone. The fracture wasn't discovered until a clinic visit on 7/14/25.

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