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February 9, 2025 TX · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
SP Silica of Carrizo, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

An Employee was opening the door for the mineral separator (Rotex), the door handle sprung unexpectedly catching the tip of EE's right pinky finger between the handle and door structure causing a laceration that required 6 sutures and an open fracture to the tip of the finger.

January 30, 2024 TX · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
SP Silica of Carrizo, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Installing 4" conduit into MCC on site. Limited space for movement in electrical trailer prevented the necessary help to maneuver a pre-fab conduit piece into the gear. Employee lost control of the conduit piece, and it pinched EE's hand against the pre-cut hole it was being positioned into

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