Mining Incidents

Cyprus Tohono Corporation Metal/Non-Metal

Cyprus Tohono Corp · Underground
Controlled by Freeport-McMoRan Inc
Pinal County, AZ  ·  Abandoned
MSHA Mine ID: 0200498

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
100
Years on record
1983–1994
Latest incident
Jul 1994
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

100 on file

1994 · 3 incidents

July 5, 1994 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cyprus Tohono Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

MAINTENANCE SENIOR TECH. HAD COMPLETED EQUIPMENT/SURFACE INSPECTION TO SET OUTRIGGERS OF STINGER TRUCK DOWN. HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWERBACK AND BUTTOCKS AREA, RT SIDE.

May 31, 1994 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cyprus Tohono Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

MAINTENENCE EMPLOYEE SLIPPED IN MUD WHILE ENTERING WORK AREA STRAINING HIS LEFT KNEE. INITIAL TREATMENT FIRST AID 5/31/94. REPEAT TRAUMA REPORTED NOV. 94.

March 29, 1994 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cyprus Tohono Corp · Fall onto or against objects

EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO REPAIR A SPRINKLER WOBBLER ON THE NO. 4 LEACH CELL. WHILE CROSSING OVER THE HEAD, HE SLIPPED AND FELL BACKWARD LANDING ON ARMS TO BREAK THE FALL.

1993 · 16 incidents

December 14, 1993 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cyprus Tohono Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS TRAINING ON HAUL TRUCK WITH THE OPERATOR. THE OPERATOR CLOSED HAUL TRUCK DOOR WHICH CAUGHT THE EMPLOYEE'S FINGER.

October 4, 1993 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cyprus Tohono Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CARRYING THE MOP BUCKET HALF FULL OF WATER. WHILE TRANSPORTING BUCKET DOWN STAIRS WHEEL ON BUCKET CAUGHT ON TOP STEP CAUSING THE BUCKET TO STOP. THIS COUPLING WITH EMPLOYEE'S FO RWARD MOMENTUM CAUSED THE TWISTING MOTION WHICH RESULTED IN THE INJURY.

May 20, 1993 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cyprus Tohono Corp · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE TRIPPED ON A PIECE OF IRON ON THE TOP DECKING OF THE ROASTER STRUCK HIS RIGHT RIB CAGE ON A UPRIGHT BEAM AS HE FELL. X-RAYS REVEALED A FRACTURE TO THE 7TH RIB.

May 13, 1993 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal superintendent HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cyprus Tohono Corp · Struck by falling object

EE WAS SLIDING A 4160V SWITCH GEAR CABIENT. IT TIPPED OFF OF PLATFORM AND FELL ON EE KNOCKING HIM TO THE GROUND.

April 29, 1993 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cyprus Tohono Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO LEVEL SCAFFOLDING UNDER CONSTRUCTION WHEN CO-WORKER KNOCKED LOOSE AN APPROX. 2" X 20' PINE BRACE, FALLING APPROX. 4-5'; STRIKING EMPLOYEE ON BACK OF LEFT HAND, RESUL TING IN AN OPEN FRACTURE.

April 29, 1993 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Cyprus Tohono Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS POSITIONING A VALVE ON A COPPER ROASTER USING A CHAIN HOIST. WHILE PULLING ON CHAIN AND ATTEMPTING TO LET OUT ON HOIST, LOAD SLIPPED CATCHING RIGHT INDEX FINGER BETWEEN CHAIN AND VALVE RESULTING IN INJURY TO RIGHT INDEX FINGER REQUIRING SUTURES FOR CLOSURE.

April 28, 1993 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cyprus Tohono Corp · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE WAS ASCENDING TO HIS WORK AREA AND HE GRABBED HOLD OF A UNSECURED, NEWLY INSTALLED 1 1/2" AIR LINE. THE AIR LINE GAVE WAY AND EMPLOYEE FELL, LANDING ON AN ARGON BOTTLE.

April 23, 1993 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cyprus Tohono Corp · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE IS AN IRON WORKER/RIGGER. WAS MOVING ACROSS IRON AND PIPE TO INSPECT FOR CUT LOCATION IN DEMOLITION AREA/ROASTER. FOOT SLIPPED ON SCALE BUILDUP ON IRON CAUSING EMPLOYEE TO FALL APPR OX 15'. IN ATTEMPTING TO GRAP PIPE ON WAY DOWN INJURED RIGHT FORARM/WRIST.

April 23, 1993 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal cutting machine operator, ripper, universal operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Cyprus Tohono Corp · Fall from ladders

EE WAS STANDING ON A LADDER TIGHTENING BOLTS ON A DISCHARGE CHUTE ON A COPPER ROSTER EE WAS WEARING SAFETY BELT AND LAYER WHICH WAS STIED OFF MOVING AROUND FLANGE TO TIGHTEN BOLT EE WRENCH SLI PPED OFF BOLT CAUSING HIM TO LOOSE BALANCE LAND FROM LADDER.

April 22, 1993 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cyprus Tohono Corp · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE BENT OVER ON KNEES WITH HARD HAT ON, INSPECTING STEEL REPAIRS. UPON RISING, EMPLOYEE HIT STEEL KNOCKING HARD HAT OFF AND SIMULTANEOUSLY HITTING HEAD AND CUTTING SKIN. LACERATION REQUI RED 5 STITCHES. RETURNED TO WORK NEXT DAY.

April 21, 1993 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal shaft repair, skip tender, station tender POWERED HAULAGE
Cyprus Tohono Corp · Struck against stationary object

EE CLAIMS TO HAVE BEEN WATCHING BOOM TRUCK SWING LOAD WHILE WALKING DID NOT SEE OUTRIGGER EXTENCED AND WALKED INTO OUTRIGGER CAUSING BRUISE ABOVE LEFT KNEE.

April 14, 1993 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cyprus Tohono Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING 3" PIPE TO A DRAIN CELL. BECAUSE OF THE LENGTH OF THE PIPE (54" LONG) THE PIPE STARTED TO SWAY. ONE OF THE HANGERS SLIPPED OVER THE CUB CAUSING THE PIPE TO WHIP UP AND STRIKE HIM IN THE SHOULDER.

April 14, 1993 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Cyprus Tohono Corp · Contact with hot objects or substances

EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING OLD TUBES FROM A HEAT EXCHANGER. A 6' BY 2" TUBE WAS BEING CUT OFF WHEN IT FELL STRIKING EMPLOYEE'S RIGHT HAND CAUSING HIM TO DEPRESS OXYGEN LEVER ON CUTTING TORCH BURNIN G LEFT FOREARM. THERMAL 2ND/3RD DEGREE BURN. ABOUT 3" X 2" MIDPOINT VENTRAL SIDE LEFT FOREARM.

April 12, 1993 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cyprus Tohono Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING 6' POLY PIPE ONTO A RACK & FELT A PULL IN HIS LOWER BACK.

April 7, 1993 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cyprus Tohono Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CREW OF 3 PERSONS WERE ERECTING SCAFFOLDING. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PULL CROSS BRACE TO UPRIGHT POSITION, ONE OF THE ROPES GOT CAUGHT ON AN ANGLE IRON SUPPORT OF THE ADJACENT STRUCTURE PULLING TH E ROPE FROM THE SCAFFOLD POLE AND ALLOWING IT TO FACE FORWARD ON HINGE POINT STRIKING EMPLOYEE ON LEFT FOREARM AND SHOULDER AREA.

March 24, 1993 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cyprus Tohono Corp · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS ON A PLATFORM APPROX 14" HIGH ATTEMPTING TO START A PUMP, WHEN HE STEPPED DOWN, HE STEPPED INTO A CLEAR CUT TRENCH WHICH HAD BEEN OPENED UP TO REMOVE MUD.

1992 · 10 incidents

June 25, 1992 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cyprus Tohono Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

ELMPLOYEE WAS PULLING CATHODES, AS HE WAS ATTEMPTING TO LOCK THE STRONGBACK, THE CATHODE FELL OFF OF THE STRONGBACK. RIGHT MIDDLE FINGER WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN HANDER BAR AND BUS BAR. EMPLOYEE W AS TRASPORTED TO REGIONAL HOSPITAL WHERE ATTENDING PHYSICIAN PLACED 5 SUTURES. EMPLOYEE WAS PLACED ON RESTRICTED DUTY.

June 24, 1992 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cyprus Tohono Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJURED CLAIMS THAT WHILE HE WAS ATTEMPTING TO SET A FLIGHT PUMP THAT WEIGHED APPROX 20 POUNDS HE STRAINED HIS LOWER BACK.INJURED HAS HAD A NUMBER OF BACK INJURIES IN THE PAST.AS THIS TIME IT IS NOT CLEAR IF THIS IS AN AGGRAVATION OF A PRE-EXISTING CONDITION OR A NEW INJURY.HE WAS PLACED ON RESTRICTED DUTY BY THE PHYSICIAN.

June 22, 1992 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
Cyprus Tohono Corp · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING STARTER SHEETS WITH FORKLIFT WHEN EMPLOYEE NOTICED IRRITATION IN HIS EYE.EMPLOYEE WAS TRANSPORTED TO REGIONAL HOSPITAL WHERE THE EYE WAS FLUSHED AND MEDCIATION PRESCRIBED.

June 6, 1992 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer OTHER
Cyprus Tohono Corp · Struck by flying object

EE HAD FINISHED TAKING HIS DAY HOLDING TANK SAMPLE & WAS WALKING BACK TO LABORATORY WHEN WIND BLEW CALCINE DUST INTO HIS EYES EE HAD HIS EYES IRRIGATED ON SITE & WAS TRANSPORTED TO REGIONAL HO SPITAL FOR FURTHER TREATMENT ATTENDING PHYSICIANPRESCRIBED MEDICATION & EE WAS RELEASED TO FULL DUTY STATUS

May 20, 1992 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal carpenter HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cyprus Tohono Corp · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

WHILE EE WAS SETTING UP FORMS ON TOP OF THE FORMS HE BUMPED THE WALL AND BUILT UP SLUDGE CAME DOWN ON HIS EYES.

April 30, 1992 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cyprus Tohono Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

HE WAS WORKING IN THE ELECTROWINNING PLANT CHARGING STARTERSHEETS AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT. AS HE WAS LOWERING A STARTER COPPER SHEET INTO A CELL, HE FELT A SHARP PAIN THAT RAN FROM HIS RIG HT SHOULDER TO HIS RIGHT FOOT. HE WAS TREATED BY A PHYSICIAN AND RELEASED ON A RESTRICTED DUTY STATUS AND RETURNED TO WORK ON HIS NEXT SCHEDULED SHIFT.

April 30, 1992 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cyprus Tohono Corp · Struck against stationary object

EE MOUNTED CRANE HURRIEDLY & TWISTED KNEE & HIT IT AGAINST TIRE DAMAGE TO KNEE MINIMAL X-RAYS NEGATIVE

April 24, 1992 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal carpenter MACHINERY
Cyprus Tohono Corp · Struck by flying object

DIRT GOT INTO EYES WHILE EMPLOYEE WAS IN AREA WHERE SANDBLASTING WAS BEING DONE.NO IMPAIRMENT-EYES WERE CHECKED,IRRIGATED AND RIGHT EYE PATCHED.

March 27, 1992 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cyprus Tohono Corp · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

EE AND OTHER EMPLOYEE WERE WORKING IN THE COMMERICAL CELL SECTION OF THE ELECTROWINNING PLANT. THEY WERE INSPECTING ANODE AS EE STEPPED BACK HE FELL INTO AN OPENING IN THE WALKWAY. THE OPENING WAS CAUSED BY A PUMP COVER THAT HAD BEEN REMOVED TO GAIN ACCESS TO A PUMP. THE EMPLOYEE FELL APPROX. 10 FEET ONTO THE PIPING BELOW.

February 7, 1992 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cyprus Tohono Corp · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING IN ACID PLANT ON A PLATFORM PERFORMING WELDING WORK. HE AND HIS HELPER WERE EQUIPPED WITH RESPIRATORS. GAS WAS RELEASED FROM AN ADJACENT VESSEL IMPEDING EMPLOYEE'S VISION AND RESPIRATION. EMPLOYEE FELL TO PLATFORM BELOW AND BROKE HIS RIGHT ANKLE.

1991 · 7 incidents

December 20, 1991 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cyprus Tohono Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

UNLOADING DIESEL BARRELL FROM PICKUP AND STAND BARRELL UP AT DRILL SITE.

December 10, 1991 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Cyprus Tohono Corp · Struck against a moving object

DRIVER OVER-REACHED TO ACTIVATE TAILGATE LOCKING LEVER AND PULLED SHOULDER MUSCLES.NOTE: CTR-J.B.KELLEY INC NOT ENGAGED IN ACTUAL MINING OPERATION-MOTOR CARRIER OF BULK COMMODITIES.

November 12, 1991 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Cyprus Tohono Corp · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

I.NAME REMOVING PUMP HE BELIEVED HAD BEEN BLED WHEN THE PIP RUPTURED AND ACID SOLUTION WAS SPRAYED IN HIS FACE.

July 4, 1991 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cyprus Tohono Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CHANGING IMPELLER ROASTER-#1 LEACH TANK.LIFTED IMPELLER APPROX 36"X36" 150 LBS,WHEN IMPELLER ALLEGEDLY SLIPPED CAUSING A CUT TO THE LAST TWO FINGERS RIGHT HAND.

March 21, 1991 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cyprus Tohono Corp · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS STEPPING FROM THE SKIP FLATCAR TO THE 200 LEVEL STATION.HE ALLEGEDLY SLIPPED AND FELL BETWEEN THE FLAT AND THE SKIP,STRIKING HIS HEAD ON MTHE TONGUE OF THE FLATCAR.

February 27, 1991 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cyprus Tohono Corp · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS ASSIGNED TO REMOVE A PERMANENT METAL LIFTH POLE ABOUT 35' TALL. EMPLOYEE WAS HOISTED TO TOP OF THE POLE IN A MANBASKET SUSPENDED FROM A CRANE AT WHICH TIME HIS RIGGING WAS ATTACHE D TO THE POLE. THE MANBASKET WAS THEN SET DOWN AND THE EMPLOYEE THEN CLIMBED THE PERMANENT STEPS ON THE POLE TO THE TOP TO CONNECT THE RIGGING TO THE CRANE. THE POLE WAS CORRODED UNDER GROUND

February 13, 1991 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cyprus Tohono Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

TOSSED BAG ON BENCH OF CHANGE ROOM, STRUKC ON HEAD BY BASKET

1990 · 8 incidents

December 28, 1990 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cyprus Tohono Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL WAS HELPING SCALE OPERATOR BEND CATHODES. AFTER BENDING WAS COMPLETED EMPL STEPPED BACK OFF OF SCALE PLATFORM & STEPPED ONTO GUARD RAIL. GUARDRAIL & SCALE DECK WAS WET & SLIPPERY. FRONT F OOT SLIPPED OFF & WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN TWO PLANKS.

September 25, 1990 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cyprus Tohono Corp · Struck against stationary object

EMPL WAS THROWING METAL SHAVINGS INTO GARBAGE CAN WHEN SHAVINGS ALLEGLY CUT HAND. EMPL WAS NOT WEARING GLOVES.

August 19, 1990 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Cyprus Tohono Corp · Struck against stationary object

WHILE INSTALLING A GAS DISPENSER ON #4 FUEL ISLAND, EMPLOYEE'S SCREWDRIVER ALLEGEDLT SLIPPED, CAUSING A CUT TO THE LEFT HAND ABOVE THE THUMB. EMPLOYEE'S HAND WAS ALLEGEDLY CUT ON THE WEST SIDE PANEL OF THE GAS DISPENSER.

May 4, 1990 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cyprus Tohono Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS ALLEGEDLY GETTING INTO TRUCK TO SAMPLE LOAD ABOUT 3 TO 3 1/2 FT. FROM LPATEFORM TO CONCENTRATE, OPERATOR LANDED ON SIDE OF PILE WHEN HE JUMPED INTO TRUCK TWISTING RIGHT KNEE,

April 5, 1990 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cyprus Tohono Corp · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO GET A +8 MESH SAMPLE, HE PULLED UP ON THE PLS WASHOUT WAND AND THEN ROTATED THE WAND IN A CIRCULAR MOTION TO WASH OUT THE SEAL POT. HOT CALCINE THEN EXPLODED WITHIN THE SEA L POT AN ABNORMAL AMOUNT FORCING OUT SOLUTION THAT CAME UP AND IN CONTRACT WITH HIS FRONT SIDE AND STOMACH.

February 28, 1990 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cyprus Tohono Corp · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE CLAIMS HE WAS IN A HURRY TO SHUT OFF TRANSFER FROM #2 SLURRY TANK TO DHT WHICH CAUSED HIM TO ALLEGEDLY HIT HIS HAND ON RAILING WHILE RUNNING ON CATWALK

February 28, 1990 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cyprus Tohono Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE CLAIMS THAT WHEN FINISHED WET SLAPPING HE TRIED TO TAKE WET SLAPPING TABLE DOWN FROM TOP OF CELLS & ALLEGEDLY PULLED A MUSCLE IN HIS RT LEG

January 16, 1990 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cyprus Tohono Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

WHILE THE EMPLOYEE AND ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WERE STACKING ANODES IN A STORAGE RACK,THE INJURED EMPLOYEE'S END HIT A ROUGH SPOT AND STOPPED WHILE THE OTHER END CONTINUED TO MOVE.INJURED EMPLOYEE HA D HIS RIGHT HAND UNDERNEATH THE TOP RAIL AND THE ANODE HANGER RAIL.THE BAR ALLEGEDLY CAME OFF THE TOP RAIL TAKING HIS RIGHT HAND DOWN TO THE CENTER SUPPORT ON THE STORAGE RACK WHERE IT CUT AN

1989 · 14 incidents

December 11, 1989 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal mechanic helper HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Cyprus Tohono Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPL ASSEMBLING VERTICAL PUMP WHICH WAS HANGING FROM CRANE.WHILE TIGHTENING BOLTS,WRENCH SLIPPED.EMPL CAUGHT FINGER BETWEEN ASSEMBLY TABLE AND PUMP.

November 19, 1989 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
Cyprus Tohono Corp · Struck by falling object

STRAIGHTENING OUT FRONT STARTER SHEET ON FCORKLIFT THAT WAS CAUGHT SHEET FELL OFF OF FORKLIFT CUT R THUMB

October 27, 1989 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Cyprus Tohono Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS ALLEGEDLY OPERATING LOOPER WHEN SHUTTLE WENT FORWARD & THE PUNCHES DID NOT COME DOWN LIKE IT WAS SUPPOSE TO OPERTAOR KNEW IT WAS THE LIMIT SWITCH OPERATOR THEN RESACHED IN THRU A HOLE TO ADJUST THE LIMIT SWITCH UNDERNEATH WHEN HE DID THIS THE PUNCHES CAME DOWN SHUTTLE AUTOMATICALLY RETRACTED ALLEGEDLY PINCHING OR SQUEEZING EMPLOYEES WRIST BETWEEN THE SHUTTLE & FRAME

August 31, 1989 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cyprus Tohono Corp · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE WAS WET SLAPPING & GOT SOLVENT ON HIS PANT LEG INSIDE HIS BOOTS PRESCRIPTION ONLY

August 31, 1989 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cyprus Tohono Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS UNLOADING A LOAD OF CATHODES INTO THE UNLOADING RACK AND NOTICED ONE CATHODE WAS READY TO FALL, HE THEN TRIED TO PUT THE CATHODE BACK ONTO THE HOOKS, BUT WAS UNABLE TO TO SO. THE EMPLOYEE THEN UNLOCKED THE CATHODES HOLD DOWN PINS AND THE CATHODE FELL OFF KNOCKING ALL THE REST OFF WITH IT.

August 31, 1989 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cyprus Tohono Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WHILE LIFTING HIS TOOL BOX AFTER SQUATTING DOWN TO PICK IT UP HIS LEFT KNEE POPPED AND HE FELL INJURING (STRAINING) HIS KNEE.

July 17, 1989 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cyprus Tohono Corp · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE ALLEGEDLY TURNING A BAR BASKET AROUND WHICH HAD HOOKS ON IT, ANOTHER EMPLOYEE ALLEDGEDLY PULLED A HOOK UP WHILE EMPLOYEE WAS TURNING BASKET AROUND AND HOOK ALLEDGEDLY CUT EMPLOYEE ON HIS LEFT INDEX FINGER.

July 6, 1989 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Cyprus Tohono Corp · Contact with hot objects or substances

EMPL WAS CLOSING SLIDE GATE OF #2 ROASTER #1 CALCINE DISCHARGE PORT. ROASTER WENT POSITIVE CAUSING HOT CALCINE TO PUFF OUT BURNING BOTH LEGS.

April 25, 1989 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Cyprus Tohono Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPL WAS OPERATING LOOPING MACHINE. HE HAD TO PULL HANGER BAR OUT OF DEFECTIVE STARTER SHEET. HE ALLEGEDLY GRABBED BAR JERKING IT SMASHING FINGER BETWEEN BAR & BAR CARRIER.

April 18, 1989 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cyprus Tohono Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPL FOUND A SHORTED ANODE/CATHODE IN THE TANKHOUSE SHE TRIED TO LIFT EH ANODE AND ALLEGEDLY STRAINED HER BACK

March 26, 1989 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator ELECTRICAL
Cyprus Tohono Corp · Contact with electrical current

WHILE RECLOSING THE CIRCUIT IN THE COMMERICAL SECTION OF THE TANKHOUSE HE ALLEGEDLY SHORTED ACROSS THE BUSS BAR-THERE WAS A LARGE FLASH, CURRENT ENTERED HIS RIGHT HAND AND EXITED THROUGH HIS R IGHT FOOT-ORIGINALLY FIRST AID ONLY ON 4/11/89 HE UNDERWENT SURGERY FOR AN RESULTING INFECTION IN THAT FOOT.

March 23, 1989 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cyprus Tohono Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE USED KNEE TO SPREAD FORKS ON FORKLIFT.

March 14, 1989 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Cyprus Tohono Corp · Caught in, under or between two or more moving objects

EMPL CLAIMS HE WAS ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE A PIECE OF TRIM THAT WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN THE DISCHARGE ROLLER AND THE CUTTING WHEELS HIS GLOVE GOT CAUGHT PULLING HIS FINGER IN BETWEEN THE TWO ROLLERS C AUSING NAIL AVULSION OF THE L RING FINER

February 20, 1989 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cyprus Tohono Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE CLAIMS HE GRABBED ANODE EAR TO BREAK IT LOOSE FROM CATHODE. IT CAME LOOSE AND DROPPED BACK INTO PLACE ON TRIANGLE BAR ON TOP OF HIS HAND CRUSHING AND LACERATING IT.

1988 · 8 incidents

November 23, 1988 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cyprus Tohono Corp · Fall from machine

EMPL WAS GETTING OFF PICUP TRUCK OVER TAILGATE & TRIPPED LOST BALANCE & FELL PUUT HIS H AND OUT STOP FALL.

October 17, 1988 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cyprus Tohono Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJURED CLAIMS TO HAVE INJURED HIS BACK WHILE INSTALLING A WATER PUMP INJURED MAN DID NOT SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION UNTIL 11-9-88 CLAIM WAS OREGINALLY TO BE DENIED DUE TO EXTENUATING CIRCUSTANCE S CONCERNING TYPE AND NATURE OF OFF THE JOB ACTIVITIES AND DELAY OF MEDICAL ATTENTION

July 31, 1988 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cyprus Tohono Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE CLAIMS THAT WHILE STRIPPING COPPER SHEETS A STARTER SHEET STRUCK HIS GLOVED HAND LACERATIONG HIS LEFT RING FINGER.

July 18, 1988 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cyprus Tohono Corp · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPL CLAIMS HE WAS SPLASHED WITH ACID ON FACE & LEGS WHEN VALVE HE WAS WORKING ON CAME APART.

July 2, 1988 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cyprus Tohono Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE CLAIMS THE SOUTH DOOR OF OXIDE SHAFT CLOSED ON HIS FOOT WHEN HE SLIPPED WHILE CLOSING THE DOORS

June 12, 1988 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cyprus Tohono Corp · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE ALLEGES THAT HE PINCHED LEFT RING FINGER AGAINST SEPERATION BOX WHILE PULLING DRAIN PLUG TO FEED SOLUTION.

April 19, 1988 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HOISTING
Cyprus Tohono Corp · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE ALLEGES THAT HE STRUCK HIS LEFT SHIN AGAINST A WATER PIPE AS HE JUMPED FROM A SLOW MOVING SKIP CAUSING A LACERATION ON UPPER SHIN AREA REQUIRING FIVE STITCHES

March 3, 1988 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cyprus Tohono Corp · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL. WAS COVERING HOLES IN WORK AREA WHEN HE STEPPED INTO HOLE HE WAS CURRENTLY COVERING, LACERATING HIS LEG.

1987 · 1 incident

March 20, 1987 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal MACHINERY
Noranda Lakeshore Mines Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

INJURED MAN WAS3HELPING LOAD A PIECE OF MINING EQUIPMENT ON A FLAT BED WITH AN OVERHEAD CRANE HE GOT HIS FINGER CAUGHT BETWEEN THE TAILGATE AND THE PIECE OF EQUIPMENT

1986 · 5 incidents

December 8, 1986 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Noranda Lakeshore Mines Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

I.NAME WAS INST5LLING A DEWATERING PUMP ON A PUMP BASE HE STUCK HIS FINGER IN THE MOUNTING BOLT HOLE TO CHECK ALIGNMENT THE PUMP MOVED AND HE CUT THE TIP OF HIS FINGER OFF HALF WAY DOWN THE F INGER NAIL 3

July 29, 1986 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Noranda Lakeshore Mines Inc · Struck by falling object

LOADING COPPER 6ARS IN FEED RACK DROPPED BAR ON RACK.

July 9, 1986 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Noranda Lakeshore Mines Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMP WAS CLOSING3AN OVERHEAD VALVE WHEN COPPER SULPHATE DUST BLEW IN HIS EYES

March 26, 1986 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Noranda Lakeshore Mines Inc · Struck by flying object

THE EMPLOYEE WA8 USING A DISC GRINDER, TO LEVEL AND CLEAN A PIECE OF 6" STEEL PIPE PRIOR TOP WELDING IT, HE WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES, HOWEVER A SMALL PIECE OF STEEL DID GET PAST THE SAFETY G LASSES AND EMBE8DED ITSELF IN THE MANS EYE.

February 24, 1986 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Noranda Lakeshore Mines Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS SI7TING DOWN, ON A SEAT, WHEN HE STOOD UP HE FELT SOMETHING POP IN HIS RIGHT KNEE.

1985 · 1 incident

January 23, 1985 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Noranda Lakeshore Mines Inc · Fall from machine

EQUIPMENT ON FLAT CAR SLID CAUSING MAN TO LOOSE BALANCE (EMPLOYEE WAS LOADING CRANE BEAM ON FLAT CAR STANDING ON BEAM DOVE OFF) CUTTING RT HAND

1984 · 8 incidents

August 16, 1984 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Noranda Lakeshore Mines Inc · Struck by falling object

WAS CUTTING PIPE RAIL AND IT FELL ON HIM CUTTING AROUND LEFT EYE

August 1, 1984 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Noranda Lakeshore Mines Inc · Struck by falling object

MAN WERE JACKHAMMERING AND DROPPING FLOOR SLABS TO DECK BELOW, MEN WERE TOLD TO CLEAR AREA. ALL MAN CLEARED AREA BUT HE CAME BACK AND WAS HIT WITH CONCRETE SLAB

July 17, 1984 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Noranda Lakeshore Mines Inc · Struck by falling object

WORKER WAS RECEIVING COUPLING GUARD BEING LOWERED FROM ABOVE, PIPE (CONDUIT) FELL, HITTING HIMON HEAD.

June 28, 1984 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Noranda Lakeshore Mines Inc · Fall onto or against objects

PATIENT FELL WHILE REMOVING LINER OF BALL MILL. HIT ANKLE AND STRAINED BACK.

June 21, 1984 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Noranda Lakeshore Mines Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

LEANING AGAINST A TIMBER THAT GAVE WAY, AND WORKER SLIPPED.

1983 · 19 incidents

September 9, 1983 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Noranda Lakeshore Mines Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

THE INJURED MAN & ONE OTHER MAN WERE CARRYING A 16\X4"X6" TIMBER POST. THE OTHER MAN SLIPPED & DROPPED HIS END. THE INJURED MAN PINCHED HIS FINGER BETWEEN THE POST & THE GROUND.

August 29, 1983 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman ELECTRICAL
Noranda Lakeshore Mines Inc · Flash burns (electric)

MAN WAS TROUBLE SHOOTING A SCR DRIVE UNTI WHEN AN ELECTRICAL ARC OCCURRED CAUSING BURNS TO MANS EYES

August 7, 1983 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Noranda Lakeshore Mines Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

MAN WAS ITGHTENING THE ALTERNATOR BELT ON HIS TTRUCK WHEN HE SLIPPED AND INJURED HIS BACK.

June 23, 1983 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Noranda Lakeshore Mines Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

MAN WAS PUSHING ON A METAL BAR WHEN HE FELT A SHARP PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK

May 26, 1983 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Noranda Lakeshore Mines Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

MAN WAS BARRING DOWN A DRAW POINT WHEN A FALLING ROCK SMASHED HIS FINGER INTO HIS SCALING BAR

May 12, 1983 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Noranda Lakeshore Mines Inc · Struck against stationary object

MAN WAS USING A SCALING BAR WHEN HE JAMMED HIS LITTLE FINGER INTO THE END OF THE BAR

May 6, 1983 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Noranda Lakeshore Mines Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

MAN WAS WALKING ON CONCRFETE FLOOR WHEN HIS FOOT SLIPPED ON A SPOT OF GREASE THAT HAD FALLEN FROM AN OVERHEAD CRANE HE TWISTGED HIS KNEE TEARING LIGAMENTS

April 21, 1983 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Noranda Lakeshore Mines Inc · Struck by flying object

BREAKING ROCK ON GRIZZLEY WITH 16 LB HAMMER,STRUCK IN FACE BY FLYING CHIP OF ROCK.

March 11, 1983 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man MACHINERY
Noranda Lakeshore Mines Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

MAN WAS ROCK BOLTING WHEN A LOOSE ROCK FELL STRIKING THE BILL OF HIS HARD HAT PUSHING IN DOWN ONTO HIS NOSE.

March 7, 1983 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Noranda Lakeshore Mines Inc · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

MAN WAS SWINGING A 16 LB. DOUBLE JACK AND MISSED HIS TARGET. THE OVERSWING RESULTED IN HIS STRAINING HIS LOWER BACK.

March 4, 1983 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Noranda Lakeshore Mines Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

MAN WAS REMOVING TIMBER FROM A VAT FLOOR WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO LIFT A PIECE THAT WAS STILL NAILED DOWN.

January 7, 1983 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Noranda Lakeshore Mines Inc · Struck by falling object

MAN WAS OPERATING A LOCOMOTIVE WHEN A ROCK FELL FROM ABOVE HITTING HIM ON THE LEG.