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May 10, 2023 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
RESOLVE AGGREGATE, LLC.. · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

The miner was removing a section of an elevated walkway when the walkway beneath EE fell. The miner fell approximately 18 feet to the concrete pad below. The miner received injuries to the ribs, elbow, kidney and spleen. The miner is now nearing full recovery from injuries, but has not yet returned to work.

February 18, 2023 TX · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
RESOLVE AGGREGATE, LLC.. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner was assisting cleaning tracks on an excavator when EE's sharpshooter struck the rails of the undercarriage and injured EE's shoulder

February 17, 2023 TX · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
RESOLVE AGGREGATE, LLC.. · Struck by falling object

Miner was in the process of adjusting rigging to move a section of a stationary conveyor when a suspended bracket on the conveyor fell on EE's right hand.

January 14, 2023 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
RESOLVE AGGREGATE, LLC.. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Miner was assisting setting a pulley assembly when a chain lever hoist lowered the assembly and the assembly pinched the tip of EE's right hand beneath one of the assembly bearings and the support for the assembly. The miner required stitches to the tips of two metacarpals.

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