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March 1, 2019 TX · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pioneer Sands LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was walking to work site to start connecting a water line to a portable pump. The employee stepped into a uneven surface, causing EE to fall, twisting EE's left knee.

November 1, 2018 TX · Metal/Non-Metal clerk, timekeeper, office worker, director of sales SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pioneer Sands LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee claims left leg slipped behind them while exiting the restroom. Employee claims left knee made contact with the floor. Employee stated that there were no physical hazards present. Employee did not seek medical attention until 12/24/18, and provided a work restriction form on 12/26/2018.

June 12, 2018 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pioneer Sands LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Miner was attempting to pull a piece of conveyor skirting from a chute when EE lost balance and fell backwards onto the catwalk. Miner sustained a lacerations to EE's left hand requiring 4 sutures to close.

July 22, 2017 TX · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pioneer Sands LLC · Fall from machine

Injured employee had just completed rigging a load on the 300 ton Link belt crane. EE made eye contact with the operator and asked if EE could come and talk to EE. While up on the deck talking to the Crane operator EE fainted and fell to ground and broke left clavicle. Employee was taken to Hospital where EE was found dehydrated and taking 3 meds for blood pressure.

November 17, 2014 TX · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pioneer Sands LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE states was climbing stairs when left knee buckled and twisted.

March 17, 2014 TX · Metal/Non-Metal dry screening plant operator, screen house operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pioneer Sands LLC · Fall down stairs

03/17/14 Miner reported falling while descending screen house stairs, pain to right knee. 04/03/14 Miner requested to see doctor, released full duty. 05/02/14 Miner had follow up doctor apt. 06/12/14 Miner saw orthopedic doctor. Company was not notified of specialist 06/12/13 until 08/04/14. Injury meets reportable status on 06/12/14.

September 30, 2012 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pioneer Sands LLC · Fall from machine

Miner was dismounting Bobcat 130 skid-steer loader when he lost his footing. Miner attempted to catch himself when he heard his shoulder pop, and he went to the ground. Miner was treated and released for a dislocated shoulder at the Heart of Texas Memorial Hospital ER.

January 10, 2012 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pioneer Sands LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Miner was removing wet sand from shakers on A Deck. When employee turned to move to the next access panel, his left toe caught on the I-Beam causing his knee to sprain/strain.

September 26, 2011 OH · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Premier Silica LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was starting to walk down a set of steps from the palletizer equipment, lost his balance and bent his left wrist on the handrail.

April 2, 2011 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Premier Silica LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE, mechanic was descending down an a-frame ladder backwards after completing a torch job. When he stepped off the ladder, his foot slipped on the concrete located in the launderer. Employee descending down ladder improperly and working in a slippery area.

February 17, 2011 TX · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pioneer Sands LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Changing out oxygen bottle. Had put up empty bottle and was moving full bottle, he picked up the bottle to go over some welding leeds and his foot got caught in welding leed. He balanced and fell holding bottle which caused his right hand between the ground and bottle.

January 10, 2010 CO · Metal/Non-Metal pumper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pioneer Sands LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was carrying chains from the feed hopper back to the shop. His knee simultaneously "popped and buckled". The employee did not report this alleged injury until 03/05/10. The employee was placed on restricted duty on 03/17/10.

September 28, 2007 OH · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Premier Silica LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was lifting empty sand bags onto platform by the bagger; as he lifted the bundle he felt his back lock up, his foot slipped and he fell to the ground. He stated that he hit is leg on either the guard or hand rail brusing his leg. He has also complained of back pain and sought medical attention. He did not loose any work time.

April 25, 2007 CO · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pioneer Sands LLC · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Truck driver entered mine property to pick-up load of material. While traveling from truck to scale house stepped through piece of floor grating and lacerated inside of left leg. Driver received ~7 stiches to close laceration. Driver returned to truck that night. Spent night in his truck, and left property @ ~8:00am on 04/26/07.

November 27, 2006 CO · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pioneer Sands LLC · Fall from machine

Employee was stepping down of the bottom step of the 970F endloader, which is approximately 18 inches from the ground. Employee was trying to reach for a concrete wall with his foot which was about 3 feet back from the endloader. Employee failed to reach the concrete wall which caused him to fall backwards and the middle of his back striking the concrete wall.

July 11, 2006 CA · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Premier Silica LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE was using 2' water hose to clean up sand build-up. The hose was positioned differently than usual. He did not check to see if hose had enough slack to pull forward. As he went to pull, it got hung up and he stopped abruptly and fell to the concrete and hit his right elbow. He was placed on restricted duty. Co doesn't have restricted work program so this is a lost time accident.

May 22, 2006 CA · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Premier Silica LLC · Fall from machine

EE was descending from the lower (midpoint) of the track area of the D8L Dozer, when he lost his footing and slipped off the equipment injuring his right lower leg. He did not need medical treatment until 5/23/06. He was released for restricted work activity, but there is none available. His first lost workday is 5/24/06.

August 2, 2005 OH · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Premier Silica LLC · Fall from ladders

Employee was stepping down from ladder and missed last step which caused him to slip to ground level. Resulted in sprain to his left ankle.

February 25, 2005 OH · Metal/Non-Metal fireman - locomotive, railroad clam operator, timekeeper, yard engine operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Premier Silica LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Operator was on walkway at creek pump to clean screen. the walkway frame broke & the operator grabbed the railing to keep from falling. At that point he felt a pull in his rt. shoulder. He did not see dr until 3-3-05 & has not lost time. Amendment: After 6 months the dr determined that surgery was reqd to repair a torn ligament. This was not reportable till he reqd surgery 10/13/05

November 2, 2004 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Premier Silica LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING DOWN LADDER ON 980C LOADER WHEN HIS LEFT FOOT TOUCHED THE GROUND, HE APPARENTLY STEPPED ON A ROCK TWISTING HIS ANKLE.

October 22, 2004 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Premier Silica LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner was helping to place in trash pump in quarry. While lifting pump off of pallet with another employee, his left boot became stuck in deep mud causing him to loose his balance and twist his torso awkwardly. He strained his lower back.

April 13, 2004 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Premier Silica LLC · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE HAD OUTSIDE MILL BDLG., TO MOVE 50W STACKER. MAINTANCE WAS FABRICATING NEW FLOORING FOR NEW CONVEYOR ACCESS. THEY BRIEFLY REMOVED FLOORING TO CUT & EDGE IN ORDER TO FIT. AREA WAS NOT PROPERLY TAPED OFF--EE WALKED BACK INTO MILL & FELL 4' INTO HOLE. SUFFERED GASH TO LEFT SHIN AREA.

January 20, 2004 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Premier Silica LLC · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE WAS WASHING DOWN UNDER A STACKER CONVEYOR WITH A WASH DOWN HOSE. HOSE PRESSURE SURGED CAUSING HIM TO LOSE HIS BALANCE AND FALL INTO THE CONVEYOR FRAME. HE SUFFERED CONTUSIONS TO HIS R IGHT SHOULDER AND RIGHT KNEE.

October 18, 2003 CA · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Premier Silica LLC · Fall onto or against objects

THE EE TRIPPED AND FELL HITTING HIS HEAD ON A WHEELBARROW.

July 23, 2003 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Premier Silica LLC · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

EE CLAIMS TO HAVE MISSED A STEP ON A 3 STEP PLATFORM, FELL AND TWISTED HIS LEFT ANKLE.

January 30, 2003 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Premier Silica LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE STPPED OFF THE LADDER & SPRAINED RIGHT ANKLE

August 6, 2002 CA · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Premier Silica LLC · Fall from ladders

EE PLACED A LADDER TO STOCK STORAGE SHELVES. A PUMP SHAFT WAS AT THE FOOT OF THE LADDER. EE CLIMBED UP THE LADDER TO STOCK SHELVES. WHEN HE STEPPED OFF THE LADDER, HE STEPPED ONTO THE PUMP SH AFT LOST HIS BALANCE, CAUGHT HIMSELF WITH LEFT HAND.

August 23, 2001 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Premier Silica LLC · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE OPENED A FLOOR GRATING ACCESS PANEL TO CHECK A VALVE. LEFT PANEL OFF AND WENT TO CHECK ANOTHER PIECE OF EQUIPMENT. WALKED BACK THROUGH AREA AND FELL INTO THE OPENING. BRUISED RIBS AND ELBOW.

August 7, 2001 OH · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Premier Silica LLC · Fall onto or against objects

AS EE STEPPED ONTO CAB ENTRY STEP ON WATER TRUCK, HIS FOOT SLIPPED OFF OF THE STEP CAUSING HIM TO HIT HIS UPPER LIP AGAINST THE INSIDE DOOR HANDLE. EE NOTED HE HAD OIL ON THE BOTTOM OF WORK BO OT CAUSING HIM TO SLIP. THE RESULTING LACERATION TO LIP REQUIRED SUTURES.

July 30, 2001 CO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pioneer Sands LLC · Fall onto or against objects

THE EMPLOYEE WAS STACKING SAND BAGS AND MISSED ARRANGED ORDER, SO THE PALLET NEEDED TO BE RESTACKED. HE PULLED ANOTHER PALLET OUT OF THE MAGAZINE RACK AND LEANED IT UP AGAINST IT AND WENT TO THE OTHER SIDE OF THE PALLETIZER. WHILE GETTING THE PALLET HE SLIPPED AND FELL AND THE PALLET HIT HIM IN THE FACE AND THE SHOULDER ON THE LEFT SIDE.

July 25, 2001 OH · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Premier Silica LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS HELPING REMOVE SPEED REDUCER COUPLING ON LEWISTOWN MILL AND SLIPPED WHILE STEPPING OVER SPEED REDUCER. TO BREAK HIS FALL, HE REACHED OUT WITH RIGHT ARM HITTING THE FLOOR RESULTING IN A BROKEN ARM.

July 24, 2001 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Premier Silica LLC · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS MOVING A SMALL STEEL STRUCURE WITH THE CRANE. HE SET STRUCTURE DOWN. CLIMBED UP ON CROSSBEAM (ABOUT 4'HIGH) TO UNHOOK CRANE. SLIPPED AND LANDED ON HIS WRIST AND SPRAINED IT.

July 10, 2001 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

BRUSHING SCREENS AND NOTED THAT GATE ON SCREEN MAY BE HUNG. STEPPED UP ON EDGE OF SCREEN ELEVATING FEET ABOVE STAIRS, APPROX. 1'. REACHED TO FEEL IF GATE HUNG AND SLIPPED OFF SHAKER. APPARENTL Y TWISTING BACK.

February 6, 2001 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

EE WAS DESCENDING STAIRS IN VOC NORTH SCREENHOUSE. HE FELL LANDED ON HIS BACK. APPARENT MUSCLE STRAIN IN LOWER BACK.

July 26, 2000 OH · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pioneer Sands LLC · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

EE WAS HELPING TO CVHANGE OUT A FAILED DOUBLE TRUNNION BEARING ON THE LEACH TUBE. AFTER REMOVING THE TRUNNION, EE APPARENTLY STAYED BEHIND TO CHECK THE TIGHTNESS OF THE PINION BEARING BOLTS. A LL OTHER EES HAD LEFT THE AREA. WHILE APPARENTLY CHECKING THE PINION BOLTS, EE FGELL APPROX. 6', BREAKING HIS RIGHT WRIST.

March 17, 2000 OH · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pioneer Sands LLC · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE SLIPPED AND FELL WHILE STANDING ON A PIPE. THE PIPE WAS COVERED WITH SAND MAKING IT A SLIPPERY SURFACE. HE FELL APPROX 2' AND FELL AGAINST A STEEL CROSS MEMBER, BRUISING HIS RIGHT SIDE RIB AREA. HE WAS PULLING ON A CABLE HOIST WHEN THIS OCCURRED.

January 22, 2000 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oglebay Norton Industrial Sands Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

WORKING IN SCREENHOUSE, FELL FORWARD, BENT LEFT RING FINGER BACK, DISLOCATED IT AT MIDDLE KNUCKLE.

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