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MACHINERY

220253380006 · 12/03/2025 · TEXAS FRAC, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Crusher attendant/operator, Pan feeder operator/worker
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CONCUSSION-BRAIN,CEREBRAL
Body part
BRAIN
Days lost
6
Mine experience
0.79 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Patrick McConnell
Operator
TEXAS FRAC, LLC
Mine
4105305

Narrative

Employee had cleared a jam from the cone crusher and was making sure it was going to run correctly. While observing the cone crusher a piece broke off and became lodged then ejected striking the employee in the hard hat. Employee states that they had a severe headache, legs felt weak and they were sensitive to light. Went to emergency room and was diagnosed with a concussion.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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