Mining Incidents

Ivanhoe Concentrator Metal/Non-Metal

Controlled by Freeport-McMoRan Inc
Bayard, Grant County, NM  ·  Abandoned
MSHA Mine ID: 2901882

Ivanhoe Concentrator has $70K in proposed MSHA penalties and $0 outstanding across 7 contested dockets, plus health sampling and the full incident record.

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Fatalities
1
Total incidents
200
Years on record
1986–2012
Latest incident
Jul 2012
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2000
215
citations
35
significant & substantial
$69,907
proposed penalties
$61,919
paid to date
89% of proposed penalties paid to date, a $7,988 gap.
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Inspection activity
MSHA inspections since 2000
35
inspections on record
1,833
inspection hours
11.7
citations per 100 inspection hours
This rate is recorded citations divided by MSHA inspection hours, per 100 hours. It reflects inspection effort, not mine size or production.
215 citations across 1,833 inspection hours.
Source: MSHA inspections data, updated weekly.

Ivanhoe Concentrator has $70K in proposed MSHA penalties and $0 outstanding across 7 contested dockets.

Penalty disposition
Differences between proposed and paid penalties reflect both settlements and conference reductions and amounts still owed. Outstanding is the balance currently owed.
$70K
proposed penalties
$62K
current assessed
$62K
paid to date
$0
outstanding
214 assessments are final orders; 7 contested dockets.
As of the most recent assessment on 2012-06-21.
Source: MSHA assessed-violations and conference/litigation data, updated weekly.
Quarterly safety rates
Citations per million reported employee-hours. Rates begin in 2000, when MSHA's quarterly employment data starts; earlier incidents are counted but cannot be rate-adjusted. Quarters under 100,000 reported hours are greyed: too few hours for a stable rate.
Citations per million employee-hours, as reported to MSHA
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2012 Q3 145,433 0 0 0.0
2012 Q2 128,500 10 3 77.8
2012 Q1 121,929 0 0 0.0
2011 Q4 112,405 10 3 89.0
2011 Q3 114,213 16 2 140.1
2011 Q2 111,132 0 0 0.0
2011 Q1 84,847 0 0 0.0
2010 Q4 41,654 0 0 0.0
Show 43 earlier quarters
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2010 Q3 30,717 0 0 0.0
2010 Q2 27,051 0 0 0.0
2010 Q1 25,774 24 1 931.2
2009 Q4 23,412 0 0 0.0
2009 Q3 25,761 0 0 0.0
2009 Q2 27,422 0 0 0.0
2009 Q1 69,550 0 0 0.0
2008 Q4 129,600 10 0 77.2
2008 Q3 141,122 5 1 35.4
2008 Q2 139,396 5 1 35.9
2008 Q1 121,125 4 0 33.0
2007 Q4 128,974 34 8 263.6
2007 Q3 118,326 0 0 0.0
2007 Q2 121,474 36 6 296.4
2007 Q1 121,333 0 0 0.0
2006 Q4 113,175 0 0 0.0
2006 Q3 109,914 0 0 0.0
2006 Q2 103,905 0 0 0.0
2006 Q1 89,390 11 5 123.1
2005 Q4 115,325 0 0 0.0
2005 Q3 114,342 13 1 113.7
2005 Q2 104,918 0 0 0.0
2005 Q1 100,683 0 0 0.0
2004 Q4 124,776 0 0 0.0
2004 Q3 97,444 0 0 0.0
2004 Q2 54,782 0 0 0.0
2004 Q1 3,695 0 0 0.0
2003 Q4 829 2 0 2412.5
2003 Q3 1,717 0 0 0.0
2003 Q2 5,357 1 0 186.7
2003 Q1 10,562 0 0 0.0
2002 Q4 12,223 0 0 0.0
2002 Q3 9,755 0 0 0.0
2002 Q2 15,163 0 0 0.0
2002 Q1 10,535 0 0 0.0
2001 Q4 19,039 0 0 0.0
2001 Q3 23,711 0 0 0.0
2001 Q2 26,088 1 0 38.3
2001 Q1 95,909 0 0 0.0
2000 Q4 100,988 20 1 198.0
2000 Q3 102,205 8 1 78.3
2000 Q2 108,958 5 2 45.9
2000 Q1 93,205 0 0 0.0

Fatalities at this mine

1 recorded
March 19, 2009 NM · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator Fatality · OTHER
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee got out of cab and stepped toward window & knee gave out. Employee did not slip or trip, footing was good, maintained 3 point contact, from a flat surface, but as employee shifted his weight his knee gave out.

Reportable incidents

199 on file (excluding fatalities above)

2012 · 9 incidents

July 16, 2012 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was replacing a belt on a motor on a locked out agitator. After replacement employee turned pulley causing his right thumb to be pinched between the belt and pulley. This caused a fracture of the bone at the tip of his right thumb.

July 13, 2012 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking upstairs to the south thickener to do her normal rounds when she felt her knee pop out of place. She was taken to the ER, a brace was put on her knee, and she was referred to an Orthopedic doctor, now waiting on MRI, released to work with restrictions. ONGOING.

May 17, 2012 NM · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

While taking mill samples employee was lifting his 22 lb. sample bucket to take to the Met Lab and twisted his back the wrong way, causing pain in his lower back. He was taken to the ER, given and restricted duty.

May 7, 2012 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was bending over to fill out paperwork as he stood up right he strained his lower back.

April 30, 2012 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE was helping reposition a ball bucket when her foot was pinched between the ball bucket and the stairway. EE was taken off work.

April 20, 2012 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE was cleaning station when she slipped and felling injuring her lower back and wrist. EE was taken in to Clinic, she was taken off work.

March 22, 2012 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was getting out of his vehicle when he twisted his left ankle. EE was taken to the clinic. EE was released back to work with restrictions.

March 22, 2012 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was standing up from a sitting position when he felt his knee pop. EE initially refused any medical treatment. On April 25th 2012 EE called his supervisor on day off to inform he was going to be seen at the clinic for his knee. EE was placed on restrictions.

January 6, 2012 NM · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee had climbed up a 3 rung ladder to a platform, when he put his left leg on first step to start going down it hyper extended.

2011 · 5 incidents

July 3, 2011 NM · Metal/Non-Metal ELECTRICAL
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Accident type, without injuries

Night security guard noticed lightning, then at 4:11 noticed the flames. Lightning had struck a power pole next to the reclamation offices near tailings area. The pole was burned beyond use. No damage to the building and no personnel were working in the offices at the time. The fire was extinguished at 4:45.

July 1, 2011 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

The employee was starting to walk down an incline into the Sag #1 feed tunnel; he slipped on some mud and fell on his back and right shoulder. He was in pain and taken to the emergency room where he was diagnosed with a dislocated shoulder, and taken off work. ONGOING

April 23, 2011 NM · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Struck against a moving object

A 998H loader was being used to load 740 haul truck. When rolling the bucket out of the bed, a bucket tooth hung on the bed causing employee to move around in the cab.

January 25, 2011 NM · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Struck by falling object

Employee was working under walkway and looked up, dirt from the walkway above fell and got into employee's right eye. He repeatedly flushed his eye, was examined by an EMT then taken to the clinic and was given a prescription, and returned to work.

January 13, 2011 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

The employee was exiting a transportation van at the tailings dam pond 4 location. It was still dark and ground area was level. Upon exit, the employee fell to the ground. The employee had pain in her right lower leg.

2010 · 1 incident

August 22, 2010 NM · Metal/Non-Metal draftsman, surveyor/transit work supervisor OTHER
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Personal Illness. Employee was surveying when he became dizzy and he sat down on the berm. The employee was observed by a co-worker who went to the employee to check on him and he immediately called the supervisor to come to the area where the employee was located. A First Responder was contacted and a Mayday was called. The employee was transported to the area hospital.

2009 · 3 incidents

November 25, 2009 NM · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was ascending a boarding ladder on a CAT 777 haul truck. When the employee lost his grip, he slipped allowing his body to twist. The employee supported his weight with his right side to prevent from falling to the ground.

October 10, 2009 NM · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

An employee was climbing up a boarding ladder, and the employee lost his grip causing the employee to fall to the ground.

February 13, 2009 NM · Metal/Non-Metal water truck operator POWERED HAULAGE
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Struck against a moving object

Operator driving the 621 water wagon hit a bump in the road sand seat bottomed out causing lower back pain. The seat was not set in proper position allowing full shock absorbing capability.

2008 · 11 incidents

November 9, 2008 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator OTHER
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was bending over closing the drain on the vacuum system in the X-Ray sampling room and when he tried to stand back up, the employee said that he felt pain in his lower back and could not stand up straight.

September 17, 2008 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Struck by falling object

While placing a steel plate in place as a barrier, the bolt was placed in wrong and the plate slipped and hit the employee on the left foot, fracturing his metatarsal.

September 3, 2008 NM · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was operating a D9 dozer and throttling forward pushing a load. His left hand was on the throttle control and he drove over a small drop off on the ground, jamming his left wrist against the throttle control. He was taken to the clinic, and referred to a specialist for evaluation to determine if he has a tear or hairline fracture in his wrist. Ongoing.

August 21, 2008 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The flotation crew was in the process of installing liners on the spare vertimill screw with the screw suspended 4-6 inches above the ground. The brakes on the crane failed, causing the screw to sway pushing the employee against a crossmember in the stand. He sustained a scrape and contusions on his right shoulder and chest area.

August 13, 2008 NM · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was directing a skid steer operator in lifting a metal saw horse when the saw horse slid off the bucket. The sawhorse landed above the safety toe of his left foot causing a deep contusion.

August 9, 2008 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator OTHER
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was washing on the feeder floor at the primary crusher. He turned around to wash a different spot and felt his ankle give and rolled it. He was taken to the doctor, diagnosed with strain, and given restricted duty until 08/15/08. (Same ankle employee injured in 2007)

August 1, 2008 NM · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was mopping the ladies restroom when the end of the fiberglass mop handle poked the employee in the right eye. Employee was working at a faster pace due to not completing assigned areas from the day before.

June 24, 2008 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee waw taking antifeeze over to the dozer area. While standing near the dozer station area, he took a step to the right and rolled his right ankle. He was taken in to be checked and taken off work for approx. 4 wks. Currently ONGOING.

June 3, 2008 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was checking vertimill cyclone apexes in underflow tub and got stuck in mud, strained right leg and knee while attempting to free himself.

April 9, 2008 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was struck on the rt side of his face by a wrench on 4/9 while trying to remove a coupling using portapowers, but did not go to the doctor due to lack of visible injury or pain. On 4/18, his wife noticed his eye was not dilating. He was taken to the clinic, diagnosed with inflammation and swelling of the eye ball, given drops, and returned to work.

February 21, 2008 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was in front of the #3 Ball Mill basement floor float trunnion. As he went to leave he slipped on oil on the floor, fell and hurt his left shoulder. He was taken to the ER and taken off work until he can be evaluated by his personal physician on 2/25/08. ONGOING.

2007 · 15 incidents

August 9, 2007 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While walking from the thickner, employee slipped on some mud, stumbled but did not fall to the ground and strained his back. He was taken to the ER and taken off and released to his next regular shift, 8/13/07. He reported to work, but complained of pain, was told to see his personal physician, and taken off work until 8/21/07. ONGOING.

August 4, 2007 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was walking upstairs to report to work, carrying his coveralls under one arm, a 32 oz soda in one hand and 2 burritos in the other. As he reached the top of the stairs, with one foot on the step and the other on the landing, he tripped and hit his kneecap, chipping it. Currently ONGOING.

July 19, 2007 NM · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Struck by flying object

Employee was changing polidecks on #1 sag mill screen bottom deck. Debris entered both eyes when another employee removed a panel causing the debris to fall. When she reported to work the following day, she complained of pain in right eye. Was taken to an OD, and given an antibiotic.

July 4, 2007 NM · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was walking back from the lunch room when he stepped in a puddle of water. The road had just been washed, and water had collected in a pot hole. He stepped on the edge of the pot hole, causing him to fall and twist his ankle. He was taken the ER, taken off work for 5 days, and referred to an orthopedic physician to verify any chips or fractures.

July 2, 2007 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Struck against a moving object

Employee was a passenger in a Kowasaki Mule going down a 5% slope ramp near the moly plant. The ramp was wet with a mud build up at the bottom. When employee hit the brakes, the mule slid into a column, causing the passenger to his his knee on the dashboard. He was taken to the clinic and knee brace was applied.

June 18, 2007 NM · Metal/Non-Metal security guard, watchman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was walking to the main gate to get a key when he tripped on a step and fell to the ground. He hit and broke his left knee cap on the concrete slab.

June 4, 2007 NM · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was shoveling material off the stacker when he felt a pain on the right side of his back below the shoulder blade. He was treated with an ice pack and ibuprofen and didn't want to see a physician. On 06/06/07, employee requested to see a physician, and was taken off work until 6/11/07.

May 29, 2007 NM · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was changing out idler in the concentrator division. While using a pry bar to lift the idler to remove washers from under idler, pry bar slipped; the idler struck his finger resulting in injury.

April 18, 2007 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Struck against stationary object

Employee was driving a forklift down the hill on N side of Met lab & either hit the brakes or reverse pedal at the top of the hill, lost control, and started up the bank to the left. Forklift laid over on its side. Employee sustained a lacerated elbow, which required sutures, road rash on back of shoulders and a fractured nose. He claimed the engine stalled.

April 5, 2007 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Struck by flying object

Employee was assisting on removing a broken inner liner on Sag #2 when a grinding ball blew up and a piece of the ball hit the employee on the lower jaw, causing a laceration which required two sutures to close.

April 2, 2007 NM · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was going into the supervisor's change room, slipped, fell and hit her head and shoulder on a notice box mounted on the the outside wall. This jarred her neck. She was taken to the dr, diagnosed with a strain, then went the ER and taken off work until 4/13. Currently ongoing.

March 28, 2007 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was stepping over a 10" drisco pipe, right foot was over the pipe, foot gave way in sand. When employee tried to catch himself, his left foot stuck and he heard a pop in his left ankle and felt pain. He was taken to the ER, diagnosis pending MRI, taken off work. Currently Ongoing.

February 19, 2007 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Struck by flying object

Employee was working in ball mill while other employees were using a jack hammer to remove a bolt. When they hit the bolt, feed fell between his safety glasses and eye. He flushed his eyes, but by Wednesday, 2-21, his eye was irritated. He was taken to the doctor, a small speck of metal was removed (not embedded), given antibiotics and returned to work.

January 8, 2007 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was walking from the employee parking lot to the truck shop on the access road when he slipped on pea gravel, causing his feet to come out from under him. He landed on his back and head, causing severe pain to his lower back. He was taken to the ER and taken off work through 01/16/07.

2006 · 3 incidents

November 17, 2006 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Struck by flying object

While installing new launders beween the 3 & 4 flotation rows, a hydraulic ram and spacer were being used to expand sections into place. The spacer kicked out from the jack and struck the employee on the right eyebrow, close to the nose, required 3 sutures to close.

August 24, 2006 NM · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

While lifting a heavily loaded garbage can, the EE's right shoulder popped resulting in extreme pain for the EE. He was diagnosed with a strained joint and taken off work until his next work rotation, missing his next shift, pm of 8/24. He reported to work on his next rotation, 8/27 and hurt too much to continue working and went home, called requesting to see a DR. ONGOING.

February 2, 2006 NM · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee stepped into a hole in the concrete outside the smelter scale house and tripped hitting his chin on the ground and cutting his lower lip with his teeth. He received 3 stitches and was given prescriptions and released to work.

2005 · 11 incidents

December 3, 2005 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

A concentrator employee was walking up the stairs, hit his toe on the first step and twisted his foot sideways. He had some swelling and pain but did not go the doctor. Later that evening the pain and swelling became more intense. He went to the clinic, had x-rays taken. Nothing broken but he does have a sprained ankle and will be on crutches and out at least a week.

October 10, 2005 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using a hammer to help open a sump gate on Sag 2 sump when he felt a pop in his lower back above his left hip. He continued to work but later after using the skid loader, he felt tingling in his toes. He was taken to the dr. given a prescription and taken off work. Currently on going.

September 15, 2005 NM · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was assisting another employee pulling wire from one level to the next. As the employee above was pulling the wire up, it wrapped around a piece of conduit on the floor, lifting it up and striking the employee between his glasses and hardhat, on the eyebrow, causing a cut which required four stitches to close.

August 9, 2005 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE was in process of checking flotation for possible start up later in shift. She was walking through area with about 6" of mud. Her feet got stuck in mud, she was trying to move & fell down to her knees. She put out her hands to brake her fall. She had swelling in left wrist so was taken to hospital. Later her knees, rt foot & head started hurting. Given release for 8/11.

July 21, 2005 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Struck by falling object

While rebuilding a clean-up pump in the shop, the shaft fell off blocking smashing the tip of employee's ring finger. Employee continued working that day, reported to work the next day, but on the third day took himself to the Dr. and was diagnosed with a fractured finger tip. He reported to work with no restrictions.

May 30, 2005 NM · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant OTHER
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS IN A KNEELING POSITION CALIBRATING A MARCY SCALE AT A DISTRIBUTION BOX AND FOUND IT DIFFICULT TO STAND UP. HE WAS TAKEN TO HIS PHYSICIAN, DIAGNOSED WIT A PRE-EXISTING CONDITION, WHICH WAS AGGRAVATED ATTEMPTING TO STAND BACK UP, HE WAS TAKEN OFF WORK FOR 5 DAYS, THEN RELEASED WITH A SEVEN DAY, LESS THAN 10 LBS LIFTING RESTRICTION

May 13, 2005 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Struck by falling object

SAG MILL MAINTENANCE. EE WAS EXTRACTING THE LIFTER BAR FROM THE WEAR PLATE & IT ROLLED OFF THE BOLT, FALLING AGAINST HIS LEG & CAUSING A DEEP CONTUSION. EE RTW NEXT NIGHT, WORKED SEVERAL HOURS BEFORE COMPLAINING OF PAIN & GOING HOME. HE CALLED OFF SHIFT 5/14 & SAW PERSONAL PHYSICIAN ON 5/16. RECOMMENDED STAY OFF LEG APPROX. 4 DAYS. AS OF 5/26 NOT RELEASED TO RTW.

May 6, 2005 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS USING A CUTTING DISC ON A 4 1/2" GRINDER TO CUT THE END OFF THE STILL WELLS FROM THE MOLY PLANT. THE BLADE BOUND IN THE STEEL AND KICKED BACK AND STRUCK HIS LEFT WRIST

March 21, 2005 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Fusion tech. was lifting end of 18" HDPE and complained of back strain.

January 26, 2005 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Struck by powered moving object

EE WAS CONNECTING THE FLEX HOSE USING DOZER TO PICK UP THE HOSE WITH THE BLADE. DOZER OPERATOR LOWERED THE BLADE SLOWLY WHILE EE WAS TIGHTENING THE BOLTS ON THE PIPE FLANGE. BLADE CAME DOWN ON EE'S LEFT FOOT JUST ABOVE THE SAFETY TOE. EE STATED HE DID NOT REALIZE HIS FOOT WAS THAT CLOSE TO THE BLADE. TAKEN TO ER: DIAG. FRACTURED METATARSAL; SEES ORTH. SPECIALIST ON 1/31/05.

January 18, 2005 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Struck by flying object

EE was working in the top end of the tower mill where he was required to crawl in & out of a small space for access to the work, unaware of anything his eye until he was home. He reported his eye was hurting. they flushed it at the shop, where they found small piece of metal, some rust & a slight infection & given four rx and return to work. no time loss

2004 · 3 incidents

August 1, 2004 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS ON LOCOMOTIVE WHICH WAS PULLING CONCENTRATE CARS. THE AIR BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED RESULTING IN DERAILMENT. THE EMPLOYEE JUMPED FROM THE TRAIN, INJURING HIS RIGHT KNEE, RIGHT HAND AND LEFT SHOULDER. HE WAS TAKEN TO THE DOCTOR AND DIAGNOSED WITH KNEE STRAIN. HE IS TO USE A KNEE BRACE AND CRUTCHES FOR A WEEK, THEN TRY A WEEK WITHOUT; FURTHER EVALUATION AFTER THE SECOND WEEK.

July 19, 2004 NM · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was clearing dirt and rocks from around a pipe trench on uneven ground, Employee lost his balance and fell sideways, his foot was between pipe and dirt, his weight of body falling sideways caused a fracture to his right ankle.

June 27, 2004 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS HIT IN THE CHIN BY A PIECE OF STEEL THAT SPLINTERED OFF A GRINDING BALL. LACERATION REQUIRED 10 STITCHES. PLANT WAS DOWN, EE'S WERE ON TOUR. BALLS BECOME HOT & WHILE COOLING SOMETIMES HAVE PIECES SPLINTER OFF.

2001 · 1 incident

May 14, 2001 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Struck by flying object

THE EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING IN FRONT OF THE LOADER BUCKET TOOTH, WHILE ANOTHER EMPLOYEE USED A 41 LB HAMMER TO HIT THE BACK OF THE TOOTH, WHEN A PIECE OF METAL BROKE OFF, STRIKING THE EMPLOYEE ON THE HAND.

2000 · 7 incidents

October 13, 2000 NM · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman OTHER
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING HOODS ON LIGHT FIXTURES IN FLOATATION AREA. EMPLOYEE IS SENSITIVE TO CONCENTRATION.

August 20, 2000 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Struck by falling object

LEAVING WORK PLATFORM UNDER GMT, PLACED HAND ON THE CATCH OF A SAFETY BAR. SAFETY BAR DROPPED AND LANDED ON RIGHT MIDDLE FINGER.

July 19, 2000 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

LIFTING STEEL FLIGHTS FOR FEEDER. PLACED HANDS ON LOAD TO GUIDE IT, CAUSING A PINCH POINT.

July 1, 2000 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

OPERATING DOZER ON STOCK PILE, EMPLOYEE THOUGHT HE FELT THE DOZER SHIFT AND JUMPED FROM DOZER.

February 29, 2000 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

AS EE CRAWLED OUT OF THE MOLY CELLS, HE LOOKED UP TO GET OUT AND A PIECE OF GRATING USED TO BLOCK THE LADDER SWUNG AND THE CORNER HIT HIM ON THE LIP.

1999 · 5 incidents

October 18, 1999 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING OUTSIDE LUNCH ROOM PULLINGOFF COVERALLS AND STRAINED HIS BACK.

September 16, 1999 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WORKING ON SAG 2 DISCHARGE END TAKING OUT BOLTS WITH 90 POUND JACKHAMMER AND WAS HOLDING A TOOL AND PULLING AT THE JACKHAMMER WHEN IT SLIPPED AND PULLED THE EMPLOYEE'S ARM BACK. DID NOT SEEK M EDICAL ATTENTION UNTIL OCTOBER 5, 1999.

July 13, 1999 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE REMOVING THE #1 BALL MILL LINER & LOADING LINER ON LINER CART EE PINCHED LEFT MIDDLE FINGER

May 19, 1999 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE REPLACING A LINER,USING A DOUBLEJACK HAMMER THE EE STRUCK THE LINER & A SLIVER OF METAL STRUCK HIS KNEE

March 2, 1999 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE STATES HE WAS TIGHTENING BOLTS ON CRANE POD AND FELT PAIN IN THE RIGHT WRIST; ON 7/17/99 EE REPORTED CON'T DISCOMFORT IN RIGHT WRIST

1998 · 5 incidents

October 27, 1998 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS TAKING A HYDRUALIC HOSE OFF (CYLINDER) ON THE #4 BALL MILL, LIGHTLY TAPPING WITH A HAMMER. WHEN IT RELEASE, IT HIT HER ON THE LOWER LEFT JAW.

September 18, 1998 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Contact with hot objects or substances

THE EMPLOYEE WAS TAKING THE DISCHARGE LINE APART ON A SAMPLE PUMP AFTER IT HAD CHOKED. THE DISCHARGE LINE DISCONNECTED AND THE SLURRY SPRAYED HIM IN THE FACE.

June 6, 1998 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE HAD BEEN MOVING ANGLE PIPE AND FELT BURNING SENSATION ON RIGHT ABDOMEN AREA. THAT EVENING HE NOTICED A BULGE IN THE SAME AREA. IT DIDN'T HURT, BUT BEGAN TO GROW AFTER A FEW DAYS.

May 14, 1998 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE WAS CLEANING OFF THE SCREEN IN THE LIME AREA.SOME LIME SPLASHED ON HIS FACE AND IN HIS LEFT EYE

March 20, 1998 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

THE EMPLOYEE WS WALKING INTO WORK. HE STOPPED TO WAIT FOR ANOTHER EMPLOYEE AT THE PARKING LOT,ANDWHNE HE TURNED HE TRIPPED ON A 1/2" SLAB OF ROUGHT CEMENT PAD AND FELL,LANDING ON HIS ELBOW.

1997 · 5 incidents

December 2, 1997 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

EE WAS ALLIGNING A DISCHARGE LINE ON 33PP24, WHILE PULLING ON THE LINE, THE EE SLIPPED OFF THE PUMP SUPPORT & TWISTED HIS BACK. PRESCRIPTION WAS ISSUED.

September 23, 1997 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

WHILE PUTTING BEAM ON FEEDER BELT THE BEAM SLIPPED OFF AND CAUGHT RIGHT MIDDLE FINGER WHICH WAS LACERATED ADN REQUIRED 2 SUTURES. X-RAY REVEALEDSMALL FRACTURE ON DISTAL END OF FINGER.

July 5, 1997 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE USING 1/2" IMPACT, EMPLOYEE ALLEGES HIS IGHT WRIST STARTED TO HURT. REQUESTED TREATMENT 5-11-98, CAUSATION INVESTIGATION ONGOING.

June 17, 1997 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO PRY OPEN AN AIR VALVE. THE PRY BAR SLIPPED AND LACERATED THE RIGHT RING FINGERTIP WHICH REQUIRED THREE SUTURES.

April 2, 1997 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

REPLACING A TRAMP CYLINDER ON DRY CRUSHER, SAFETY BLOCK POPPED & STRUCK EE'S HARD HAT, WAS PUSHED DOWN TOWARDS HIS RIGHT SIDE OF HIS FACE & LACERATED THE CHECK.

1996 · 4 incidents

September 25, 1996 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMP WAS BACKING UP A WHEELED LADDER AND STEPPED ON A DECK INSPECTION DOOR THAT GAVE WAY. CAUGHT HIMSELF AS ONE LEG WENT INTO THE OPENING. EMP EXPERIENCED BACK PAIN BUT CONTINUED TO WORK THROUG H 9-28-96. EMP BEGAN LOSING TIME ON 9-29-96 WHENHE DID NOT COME BACK TO WORK.

September 21, 1996 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPS LEFT LITTLE FINGER WAS FRACTURED WHEN CAUGHT IN A PINCH POINT BETWEEN AN I BEAM AND A CHUTETHAT WAS BEING PUT INTO PLACE.

August 6, 1996 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

FINGER WAS CUT WHEN IT WAS CAUGHT IN A PINCH POINT BETWEEN A MOTOR BASE AND A MOUNTING BOLT.

August 3, 1996 NM · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WAS USING A PRYBAR TO OPEN A VALVE AND PINCHED LITTLE FINGER CAUSING A SMALL EVULSION.

1995 · 5 incidents

September 12, 1995 NM · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver OTHER
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Unclassified, insufficient data

EMPLOYEE WAS LOADING A DUMP TRUCK WITH A BACKHOE WHEN HE LOST CONSCIOUSNESS.

May 17, 1995 NM · Metal/Non-Metal shaft repair, skip tender, station tender POWERED HAULAGE
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS SETTING BRAKES ON RAIL CAR, WHEN THEY COUPLED HE FELL BETWEEN THE COUPLE AND PLATFORM SMASHING FOOT, THEN CARS BACKLASHED RELEASING FOOT AND EE FELL TO THE GROUND. TORN LIGAMENTS IN ANK LE.

May 17, 1995 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Struck by falling object

A PIECE OF METAL FELL ON EMPLOYEES ARM WHILE HE WAS LINING A BALL MILL SPOUT A LACERATION REQUIRING SUTURES RESULTED

April 13, 1995 NM · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS WASHING DOWN THE FLOOR OF THE MILL BUILDING WHEN SOME CONCENTRATE SPLASHED INTO HIS EYE

February 15, 1995 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE USING A CHIPPING HAMMER, A METAL SLIVER 1/8" LONG PENETRATED HIS LEFT GLOVED THUMB. THE SLIVER WAS REMOVED AND THE WOUND WAS SUTURED.

1993 · 1 incident

August 17, 1993 NM · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHEN CUTTING TAPE OFF WELDING LEAD, KNIFE SLIPPED & CUT HAND; REQUIRED SIX [6] STITCHES; WENT BACK ATO WORK AT 10:30 AM; NO LOST TIME. [NOTE] THIS WAS AT THE SMELTER PER CALL TO MR. REED

1992 · 2 incidents

March 9, 1992 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

STANDING ON A PLATFORM OVER BASIN LAUNDER UNHOOKING A GATE CHAIN WHEN THE PLATFORM SLIPPED OFF THE WOODEN SUPPORT, CAUSING EE TO FALL AND HIT HIS LEFT KNEE ON THE CEMENT WALL. RESULT INDICATED BONE CYST NOT RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT AND POSSIBLE SMALL TEAR OF THE CARTILAGE.

February 19, 1992 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

I.NAME CAUGHT LEFT RING FINGER BETWEEN 4" OPENING AND A SLEDGE HAMMER HANDLE WHILE HAMMER WAS BEING USED IN A FLOAT CELL.

1991 · 4 incidents

November 9, 1991 NM · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS HELPING ANOTHER EMPLOYEE LOCATE A HEATER SWITCH ON THE #6 CRANE WHEN HE STEPPED INTO A MOTOR HOLE.

May 22, 1991 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

I NAME WAS REMOVING A CLEVIS BOLT OFF A VALVE USING A BALL PIN HAMMER WHEN HE STRUCK HIS LEFT THUMB

February 13, 1991 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

HE WAS INSTALLING A CONVEYOR PULLEY GUARD WHEN IT SLIPPED AND PINCHED HIS RIGHT INDEX FINGER BETWEEN THE GUARD AND A SUPPORT BEAM.

1990 · 7 incidents

December 21, 1990 NM · Metal/Non-Metal FIRE
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Accident type, without injuries

FIRE DAMAGE TO CONV BELTING CONV TABLE ELECT CABLING AND TRAYS HEAD TAKE UP, ON INJ DURING FIRE FIGHTING

July 10, 1990 NM · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

INJURED WAS HELPING TO LOAD A JACK HAMMER IN A BOBCAT BUCKET WHEN HIS LEFT HAND FINGERS WERE CAUGHT BETWEEN THE HAMMER AND THE BUCKET.

May 25, 1990 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

INJURED ALLEGES THAT WHILE CARRYING A BOBCAT TIRE IN THE MOLY PLANT,HE SLIPPED ON AN OIL SPILL AND FELL ON HIS UPPER RIGHT HIP.HE REFUSED MEDICAL ATTENTION ON THE DAY OF THE ALLEGED ACCIDENT.H E STARTED VACATION ON 05-26-90.INJURED RETURNED FROM VACATION ON 06-10-90 WHEN HE ASKED TO SEE A DOCTOR.HE WAS GIVEN ADVIL AND RETURNED TO WORK.HE CONTINUED TO WORK UNTIL 10-30-90 WHEN HE PRO

March 31, 1990 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

I.NAME USING POCKET KNIFE TO CUT PIECE OF RUBBER LINING,CUT LEFT INDEX FINGER REQ 4 SUTURES.

January 30, 1990 NM · Metal/Non-Metal master mechanic, foreman, supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

I.NAME PICKING UP THICKTIONARY CUTTER IT SLIPPED FROM HER HANDS AND CAUGHT LEFT INDEX FINGER BETWEEN TABLE AND CUTTER.

January 10, 1990 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPL WAS HLEPING TO LIFT VULCANIZER WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK.

January 3, 1990 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Struck by flying object

HE WAS HIT ON THE UPPER RIGHT LIP BY A PIECE OF METAL WHICH CAME OFF A PRIMARY CRUSHER LINER THAT WAS BEING WEDGED OUT BY A ROCK BREAKER.

1989 · 24 incidents

December 26, 1989 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Struck by flying object

I.NAME STRIKING A BEARING WITH HAMMER TO REMOVE IT OFF SHAFT WHEN PIECE OF BEARING BROKE OFF AND STRUCK I.NAME ON RIGHT KNEE.

December 20, 1989 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

HE WAS DISMOUNTING A DOZER FROM THE TRACK WHEN HE SLIPPED AND THIS CAUSED HIS LEFT KNEE TO HIT THE CORNER OF THE TRACK.

December 14, 1989 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

I.NAME OVERSTRETCHED RIGHT SHOULDER ,PUMP HE WAS PUSHING CAME OFF PULL LIFT.

December 7, 1989 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WALKING UP SET OF STAIRS L KNEE GAVE OUT ON HIM HAS PRE EXISTING CONDITION HAS UNDERGONE SURGERY ON KNEE. DID NOT SEEK MED ATTENTION TILL 12-08-89

December 4, 1989 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

I.NAME WAS WALKING WHEN HE SLIPPED ON AN OIL SPILL CAUSING HIM TO LOSE HIS BALANCE AND FEEL A PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK. I.NAME DIDN'T FALL.

November 30, 1989 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

I.NAME ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WERE LOADING EMPTY 55 GALLON DRUMS ON THE BACK OF A PICKUP TRUCK WHEN I.NAME FELT A MUSCLE PULL ON HIS ELBOW.

November 14, 1989 NM · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Struck against a moving object

HE WAS BACKING A CHERRY PICKER FROM A RESERVIOR WHEN THE ENGINE DIED CAUSING HIM TO LOSE CONTROL AND HIT A BANK WITH THE REAR TIRES. THE CHERRY PICKER TRUNED ON ITS SIDE BUT HE REMOINED IN TH E CAB.

September 19, 1989 NM · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

I.NAME WAS WASHING DOWN A CONE IN THE P-PLANT WITH A WATER HOSE WHEN A CLUMP OF CONCENTRATE AND DEBRI CAME LOOSE ON THE BOTTOM OF THE CONE AND SPLASHED ON HIS FACE AND EYES.

August 18, 1989 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

I NAME WAS CARRYING A ROLLED FIRE HOSE & A PIPE WRENCH DOWN A STAIRWAY WHEN HE CAUGHT HIS FOOT ON A TOE BOARD CAUSING HIM TO FALL

August 4, 1989 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WALKING BY NO 1 AND NO 2 TUNNELS ON RAMP SLIPPED ON MUD REACHED TO CATCH ON RAILING FELT PAIN R SHOULDER

May 4, 1989 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

I.NAME WAS HELPING ANOTHER EMPLOYEE PUT A SPLASH GUARD ON THE SOUTH CYCLONE UNDERFLOW BOX WHEN THE SPLASH GUARD SLIPPED FROM I.NAME'S HANDS AND CAME DOWN ON HIS LEFT HAND. EMPLOYEE WAS RE-EXAM INED ON THIS DATE (MAY 19, 1989) AND FOUND TO HAVE A HAIRLINE FRACTURE OF THE 3RD METACARPAL, LEFT HAND.

April 27, 1989 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator NONPOWERED HAULAGE
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

I NAME WAS MOVING MOLY DRUMS WITH A DOLLY WHEN HE LOST CONTROL OF THE DOLLY AND DRUMS CAUSING THE DOLLY HANDLE TO HIT HIM ON UPPER R KNEE

April 22, 1989 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

I NAME WAS SUING A COME-A-ALONG TO RAISE A PUMP AS THE TENSION INCREASE IT CAUSED I NAME TO USE BOTH HANDS TO PULL ON THE HANDLE AND CAUSED HIS R SHOULDER TO HURT I NAME HAS HAD PREVIOUS PROBL EMS WITH HIS R SHOULDER

April 14, 1989 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPL WAS LIFTING SPARE TIRE OUT OF BACK OF PICKUP & PULLED MUSCLE ON LEFT SIDE OF BACK UNDER LEFT SHOULDER BLADE.

March 8, 1989 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING INSIDE 1 SAG MILL ON THE LINER HANDLER, WASHING INSIDE THE SAG MILL WITH A WATER HOSE, WHEN HE FELT SOMETHING HIT HIM ON TOP OF HIS SAFETY HAT APPARENTLY A STEEL GRINDING BALL ANOTHER EMPLOYEE SAW HIM START TO FALL DOWN AND CAUGHT HIM, THUS AVOIDING FURTHER INJURY.

March 7, 1989 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING THE RETAINING CLIPS ON SOME FLOOR GRATING AT THE COPPER MOLY THICKNER. EMPLOYEE WAS USING A PRY BAR TO BREAK THE TACKS ON THEM. THE FIRST TEN CAME OFF ALL RIGHT, BU THE LAST ONE POPPED OFF AT A HIGH SPEED, CLIPPING EMPLOYEES RIGHT EAR.

March 6, 1989 NM · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATES THAT HE HURT HIS BACK DESCENDING A LADDER. HE WALKED TO THE ELECTRICAL SHOP AND SAT DOWN IN A CHAIR AND COUL NOT GET UP. HE STATED HE HAD A SHARP PAIN IN HIS BACK WHEN ATTEMP TING TO STAND.

February 9, 1989 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

MOVING FUEL TANK WITH CRANE USING 6IN STRAPS HOOK ON STRAPS PINCHED FINGERS BETWEEN HOOK & TANK THIS ACCIDENT WAS MISTAKENLY RECORDED UNDER OSHA & WAS FOUND DURING AN INTERNAL RECORDS AUDIT

February 4, 1989 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS UNCHOKING A PUMP. TWO PLATE COVERS OVER THE DITCH HAD BEEN SEPARTED ABOUT FOUR INCHES FRO WORKING ON LINE. EMPLOYEE ACCIENT;Y STEPPED BETWEEN THE TWO COVERS AND FELL INTO THE LA UDER, INJURING HIS RIGHT LEG.

January 25, 1989 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE STRIPPING A CONVEYOR EMPL WAS PULLING HOOK KNIFE ALONG CABLE WHEN BLADE BROKE CAUSING KNIFE TO SLIP AND CUT LOWER R THIGH THIS INCIDENT IS AN OVERSIGHT FOUND DURING AN INTERNAL AUDIT CHE CK OF RECORDS

January 21, 1989 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS WASHING THE TAILINGS PUMPHOUSE FLOOR WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL, HURTING LEFT ARM.

January 12, 1989 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING AT #1 CYCLONE DUSTER,WALKED INTO A DOWNWARD PROTRUDING PIPE.WAS WEARING HIS FACE SHIELD UP,AND EXTRA INCH OR TWO CAUGHT ON THE PIPE.HIS HARD HAT WAS FLIPPED OVER AND HE FE L BACKWARDS ,LANDING ON THE GROUND.

January 4, 1989 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS GETTING READY TO USE A WATER HOSE IN FLOTATION AREA WHEN HE NOTICED THAT ONE OF THE HOSE CLAMPS WAS LOOSE HE H IT THE CLAMP WITH A HAMMER TO TIGHTEN IT WHEN HE TURNED ON THE WATG R THE CLAMP BROKE APART & STRUCK HIS ARM

1988 · 26 incidents

November 19, 1988 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech NONPOWERED HAULAGE
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL AND ANOTHER WERE PICKING UP WHEELBARROW TO DUMP FLOOR DRI INTO TRASH DUMPSTER OUT SIDE SHOP WHEN INJURED FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK. WHEELBARROW & LOAD WEIGHTED APPROX 40#. CONTINUED TO W ORK UNTIL 11/30/88.

November 17, 1988 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WAS CLOSING LEAKING VALVE USING CHEATER PIPE & VALVE STEM BROKE OFF CAUSING HIM TO STRAIN BACK.

November 10, 1988 NM · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS ASSISTING WITH A BALL MILL RELINING JOB LINERS WERE BEING MOVED INTO PLACE WITHA FORKLIFT WHICH HAD AN EXTENSION ON IT. EMPLOYEE GOT HIS HANDS BETWEEN THE EXTENSION AND BALL MILL LINER TO RE-RIG THE CABLES, AND THE FORKLIFT HUNG UP, THEN DROPPED AND CAUGHT HIS RIGHT HAND BETWEEN THE LINER AND THE LIFTING ARM.

November 6, 1988 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPL FIRST INJURED KNEE 3/20/88 ON 11/6/88 HE WAS PUSHING 1/3 FULL BARREL OF GREASE INTO ELEVATOR WHEN HE SLIPPED & FELL ON RIGHT KNEE & REINJURED IT.

November 3, 1988 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS LOOSENING BOLGTS ON A TGAILINGS PUMP WITH 11/2 IMPACT WRENCH WORKING WITH HANDS OVER HEAD WHEN BOLT CAME LOOSE WRENCH KICKED BACK EMPLOYEE WAS TRYING TO HOLD ON TO THE WRENCH & KEEP HIS BALANCE FELT PAIN IN STOMACH DIAGNOSED AT THAT TIMEA S UMBILLICAL STRAIN BECAME A LOST-TIME INCIDENT EFFECTIVE 110388 WHEN HE WAS RE-DIAGNOSED AS HAVING A HERNIA

October 18, 1988 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPL ASSISTED IN CHANGING OUT TWO IDLERS ON COARSE ORE FEEDER BELT WHICH REQUIRED ALOT OF PULLING & PUSHING & ALLEGES HE EXPERIENCED LOWER BACK STRAIN WHILE DOING SO.

October 14, 1988 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

AT END OF SHIFT, HE WAS WALKING OUT OF APRON FEEDER TUNNEL AHEAD OF A BOBCAT BEING OPERATED BY ANOTHER EMPLOYEE. THE BOBCAT STALLED OUT AND BEGAN TO ROLL DOWN THE TUNNEL INCLINE, GAINING SPE ED AND HE WAS RUNNING IN FRONT OF IT. BOBCAT OPERATOR RAN IT AGAINST CONVEYOR STRUCTURE TO STOP IT. HE RAN TO THE BOTTOM OF THE TUNNEL AND SOMEHHOW TRIPPED AND FELL INTO THE CLEANUP PUMP SUMP,

September 26, 1988 NM · Metal/Non-Metal shopman repair cars, mechanic HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL WERE INSTALLING APUMP AT PRECIPITATION PLANT I NAME WAS HOLDING SOCKET WRENCH ON LOWER FLANGE BOLT WHILE OTHER EMPL TIGHTENED IT THE WRENCH SLIPPED AND CUT I NAME FIRST JOINT OF R LITTLE FINGER

September 24, 1988 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

EMPLOYEE WAS SWITCHING BOXCARS AT CATHODE LOADING DOCK USING SWITCHMASTER THE SWITCHMASTER COUPLED TO A LOADED BOXCAR GAINED EXCESSIVE SPEED AND EMPLOYEE WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE UNIT AFTER TR AVELING 1.2 MILES ON THE MAIN TRACK THE EMPLOYEE JUMPED FROM THE UNIT DUE TO THE HIGH SPEED OF TRAVEL HE WAS UNABLE TO MAINTIAN HIS BALANCE WHEN HE HIT THE GROUND TUMBLED FORWARD ONTO HIS FA

September 16, 1988 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS CHECKING THE OVERFLOW CYCLONES ON THE BALL MILLS WHEN HE STRUCK HIS HEAD AGAINST AN I BEAM SUPPORT AND TWISTED HIS NECK

September 13, 1988 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

REMOVING THE DISCHARGE SPOOL ON A PUMP FOR REPAIRS USING A CRESCENT WRENCH TO PRY ON THE SPOOL TO REMOVE IT EMPLOYEE SLIPPED AND TWISTED HIS BACK

August 16, 1988 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE CHANGING A POLY DECK PANEL ON SCREEN, TOP DECK, HOOKED RIGHT RING FINGER AND TWISTED IT.

August 10, 1988 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMP WA S EMPTYING REGRIND BUCKET HOLDING BUCKET HANDLE WITH LEFT HAND WHILE HITTING HANDLE WITH SLEDGEHAMMER USING RIGHT HAND. MISSED HANDLE AND STRUCK LEFT HAND WITH SLEDGEHAMMER

June 29, 1988 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Fall onto or against objects

ATTEMPTING TO OPEN THE DOOR ON THE TOWER MILL WITH ANOTHER EMPOLOYEE HE WAS TIGHTENING ON PULL LIFT WHILE OTHER EMPLOYEE WAS HITTING THE DOOR WITH A HAMMER THE DOOR SWUNG OPEN WHILE I NAME HA D PRESSURE ON PULL LIFT PRESSURE ON PULL LIFT RELIEVED SUDDENLY CAUSING I NAME TO FALL OVER BACKWARD LANDING ON A PIPE ALIGNMENT CLAMP WHICH WAS ON THE FLOOR

June 28, 1988 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE STRAINED HER BACK WHILE PULLING HEAVY HOSE TO THE 30' THICKENER AT CONCENTRATOR

June 3, 1988 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Contact with hot objects or substances

WENT TO CHECK SCREW CONVEYOR CHUTE. OPENED LID AND AIR, MOLYBDENITE AND STEAM BLEW OUT INTO HIS FACE

May 26, 1988 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

SLIPPED IN OIL, TWISTED RIGHT KNEE. EMPLOYEE ALLEGES THE INCIDENT HAPPENED 3-4 WEEKS PRIOR TO 5-26-88, EXACT DATE NOT AVAILABLE. DATE OF FIRST TREATMENT IS 5-26-88.

May 11, 1988 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

ASSIGNED TO REMOVE BROKEN IDLERS FROM THE ROADWAY ALONG THE RECIRC CRUSHER AREA I.NAME AND ANOTHER EMPLOYEE LIFTED A 54 IN RETURN GUIDE IDLER WHICH HAS A SWIVEL POINT IN THE MIDDLE THE SWIVEL PORTION OF THE IDLER TURNED PINCHING I.NAMES LEFT THUMB

April 16, 1988 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS KNEELING DOWN TRYING TO REMOVE A PIECE OF GRATING.GRATING STILL HAD A SMALL AREA WELDED ON ONE OF THE RAILS,AND AS HE JERKED ON IT HE FELT AMUSCLE PULL IN RIGHT SIDE OF LOWER ABCK

April 12, 1988 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

THE INJURED WAS WORKING INSIDE #4 BALL MILL AS PART OF A 6-MEN CREW.THEY WERE USING A 1 1/2 TON PULL A FEED END LINER FROM THE CENTER OF THE MILL TO THE OUTER FEED END LINER AREA.THE LINER WAS DRAGGING OVER THE BALL LOAD,IT SUDDENLY MOVED FAST AND CAUSED THE PULL LIFT TO TURN.THE HANDLE OF THE PULL LIFT PINCHED HIS AHND BETWEEN THE HANDLE AND THE MILL SHELL.

March 29, 1988 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS STRAIGHTENING OUT A HANDRAIL ON NO.3 BALL MILL CHUTE WITH 24" CRESCENT WRENCH.HE WAS PUSHING AWAY FROM HIMSELF WHEN HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS ABCK.

March 7, 1988 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

EMPLOYEE JUMPED OFF FROM PLATFORM OF HYDROLIFT TRUCK, A DISTANCE OF ABOUT 2 OR 2 1/2 FEET, TO THE GROUND, LANDED ON BOTH FEET AND FELT SHARP PAIN IN LOWER LEFT BACK.

January 27, 1988 NM · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

AS EMPLOYEE WAS ENTERING COMPARTMENT ON NO. 5 CRANE HE SLIPPED ON OILY FLOOR AND TWISTED RIGHT LEG.

January 8, 1988 NM · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL ASSIGNED T2 CONCENTRATOR TO ASSIST MAINTENANCE MECHANICS IN CHANGING THROAT FEED END LINERS ON #1 BALL MILL.WRESTLING LINER INTO PLACE AND STRAINED HIS BACK.

January 4, 1988 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL TURNING A 5ALVE USING A BAR GOT PAIN IN RIGHT HAND AND ARM.

1987 · 27 incidents

December 10, 1987 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Contact with hot objects or substances

EMPLOYEE WALKED3UP BEHIND ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WHO WAS CUTTING ELECTRODES WITH A CUTTING TORCH, TRIPPED AND LOST HIS BALANCE, AND EITH TOUCHED HOT CUTTIING TORCH OR LANDED WITH HIS HAND ACROSS THE FLAME. 3

November 18, 1987 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Struck by falling object

WHILE USING HYD9AULIC JACK 12 TON, TO OPEN FEED BOX TO INSTALL LINER INSERT, THE JACK SLIPPED OFF AND HIT EMP ON UPPER LEFT THIGH

November 16, 1987 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS LI0TING A COOPER MOLY PUMP OUT OF SUMP WHERE IT HAD FALLEN. HE DID NOT ASK FOR ASSISTANCE, BUT TRIED TO LIFT THE PUMP BY HIMSELF, AND PULLED SOMTHING IN HIS BACK. THIS WAS ORIGINA

November 3, 1987 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMP AND ANOTHER3EMPLOYEE WERE REMOVING A PUMP MOTOR FOR REPAIRS, HE WAS USING A PRY BAR TO MOVE PUMP. WHEN HE PULLED UP ONTHE BAR HE HURT HIS LOWER BACK

September 27, 1987 NM · Metal/Non-Metal HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPL REACHING U1 FOR ROLL OF TOWELS WHICH WERE STORED INBOX ON HIGH SHELF IN STORAGE ROOM.BOX CAME DOWN ON TOP OF HIM AND HE PUSHED BOX BACK UP ON THE SHELF HE SPRAINED HIS BACK.

September 6, 1987 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Struck by flying object

I NAME WAS ASSI8TING WITH RTHE REASSEMBLY OF #1 BALL MILL CLUTCH. WHILE TURNING THE CLUTCH WITH A NYLON SLING THE OVERHEAD CRANE THE SLING CAME LOOSE AT ONE END AND STRUCK I NAME IN THE NO NOSE. BLEEDING 7OULD NOT BE STOPPED SO EMP WAS TTRANSPORTED BY AMBULANCE TO LAS CRUCES HOSPITAL FOR FURTHER TREATMENT BY EENT SPECIALIST, DR PAI

August 12, 1987 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Struck by falling object

EMP WAS WORKING3IN THE CRUSHER POCKET WHEN A BASEBLL SIZED ROCK FELL APPROX 15 FT, HITTING LEFT HAND ON BACK SIDE, RIGHT HAND AND RT LEG

August 9, 1987 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS LO4ERING AN ENGINE SIDELINER FROM APUMP.AS IT WAS SET DOWN ON THE FLOOR THE INJURED WAS STANDING ON THE SOUTH SIDE,GUIDING IT WITH HIS LEFT HAND,WHEN IT SWUNG TO THE SOUTHWEST,PI NCHING HIS LEFT3THUMB BETWEEN SHACKLE OR CABLE AND THE SUCTION SIDELINER PUMPCASE.

July 26, 1987 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator OTHER
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS DO3NG ROUTINE WORK IN X-RAY ROOM, UNCHOKING X-RAY LINE.BENT OVER TO CHECK X-RAY WINDOW AND WHEN HE STRAIGHTENED UP HE FELT A SHARP PAIN IN THE SACROILIAC AREA.

July 22, 1987 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Contact with hot objects or substances

WAS ASSIGNED TO3REPAIR #1 SAG (SEMI-AUTOGENOUS GRINDING) BALL MILL FEED BOX CARRIAGE JATOPS. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO FIT A PIECE OF CHANNEL PLATE HE DROPPED IT ON HIS LEFT FOREARM.THE PLATE WAS HO T WHERE HE HAD 6EEN CUTTING ON IT LAND IT BURNED HIS ARM.

June 16, 1987 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS PA9T OF A 7-MAN CREW CHANGING SHELL LINERS AT #2 SAG MILL.HE WAS COMING OFF THE SAG MILL LINER HANDLER MACHINE AND STEPPED ON A 1 1/2 INCH WASH WATER HOSE, TWISTING HIS LEFT ANKL E. 3

June 4, 1987 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS WA5KING TO REGRIND MILL CARRYING BUCKETS FOR OIL,SLIPPED ON SOME MUD ON THE FLOOR AND FELL BACKWARD,CATCHING HIMSELF ON HIS HANDS.

June 3, 1987 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

DURING CLEANUP 5T THE CONCENTRATOR MAINTENANCE SHOP A SEMI-AUTOGENOUS GRINDING MILL JACK SHIFTED AND THE HYDRAULIC HOSE FITTING STRUCK I NAME LEFT BIG TOE RESULTING IN A FRACTURE.

June 2, 1987 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE SLIPPE8 ON GRAVEL AND TWISTED LUMBAR REGION. (RX: MOTRIN;ROBAXIN)

May 25, 1987 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Struck against stationary object

EE ALLEGES HE W5S HELPING GRINDING OPERATOR CHANGE CYCLONES ON 5-25-87 WHEN A WRENCH SLIPPED AS HE WAS REMOVING SOME BOLTS & HE HIT HIS RT AH %@*%* HAND AGAINST A SUPPORT BEAM & HE HAS CON TINUED TO HAVE 8ORNESS IN HIS RT WRIST.

May 9, 1987 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE HAD JU8T FINISHED CLEANING AT THE CRUSHER AND WAS PULLING HIMSELF OFF THE CONVEYOR BELT WHEN HE MISSED HIS FOOTING AND CAUGHT HIS LEFT HAND BETWEEN TWO BEAMS,HANGING HIMSELF BY HIS LE FT HAND. ANOTHE9 EMPLOYEE WITNESSED THE ACCIDENT AND HELPED INJURED EMPLOYEE DISLODGE HIS HAND AND GET DOWN. (RX DARVON).

May 7, 1987 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Struck by falling object

EMP WAS CLEANIN1 AN OIL RESERVOIR AT THE CONCERTRATOR WHEN THE LID SLIPPED AND FELL ON HIS LEFT HAND. 3RD & 4TH FINGERS

May 1, 1987 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMP WAS WORKING3AT SEVERAL JOBS AT THE CONCERTRATOR DURING THE DAY. HE GOT A PIECE OF FOREIGN MATERIAL INTO HIS R EYE, BUT WAS NOT SURE HOW OR WHAT TIME IT HAPPENED, ONLY THAT ABOUT 3:00 PM IT STARTED IRRITAT3NG HIS EYE SUFFICIENTLY TO WARRANT ATTENTION. HE WAS TRANSPORTED TO MEDICAL CLINCI FB REMOVED BUT STILL HAD RUST RING, SO WAS REFERRED TO OPTHLAMOLOGIST FOR FURTHER TREATMENT

April 9, 1987 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS PA9T OF A CREW INSTALLING THE WEST SCREEN SPLASH CURTAIN. THE CURTAIN WAS SUSPENDED FROM THE OVERHEAD CRANE. AS THE CURTAIN WAS BEING PULLED INTO PLACE THE CURTAIN FRAME GOT CAUGH T UNDER THE UPR3GHT SUPPORT AND SNAPPED UP, STRIKING EMPLOYEE IN THE MOUTH AREA.

March 11, 1987 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE INJURED WAS3ASSISTING MAINTENANCE EMPLOYEES AT CRUSHER. HE WAS CUTTING SOME RUBBER SKIRTING TO INSTALL ON SIDEBOARDS WHEN THE POCKET KNIFE SLIPPED FROM THE RUBBER AND STRUCK HIS LEFT THIGH ,CAUSING A PUNC7URE WOUND.

March 11, 1987 NM · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE WAS OP9RATING A BOBCAT LOADER.WHEN HE PARKED THE LOADER, HE WAS UNABLE TO GET OFF THE LOADER BECAUSE OF BACK PAIN.

February 22, 1987 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS IN8TALLING A PLUNGER INTO A PUMP. HE BALANCED THE PLUNGER ON THE EDGE OF THE PUMP TO SPRAY THE PLUNGER WITH WD-40. THE PLUNGER SLIPPED OFF THE EDGE OF THE PUMP. EMPLOYEE GRABBED L XX PLUNGER TO K9EP IT FROM FALLING TO THE FLOOR, PULLED MUSCLE IN HIS LEFT SHOULDER.

February 12, 1987 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE BRINING A3PAIL OF CLEANING SOLVENT TO THE JOB SITE, EMPLOYEE STEPPED OFF FROM AN EMBANKMENT OR BERM APPROX. 2 1/2 FT HIGH AND TWISTED HIS RIGHT ANKLE.

February 10, 1987 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS LO2SENING A JAMMED NUTON SOUTH TAILINGS THICKENER LIFTING MECHANISM ADJUSTING BOLT. THE NUT BROKE LOOSE, PINCHING EMPLOYEE'S RIGHT LITTLE FINGER BETWEEN THE WRENCH AND DRIVE CHAIN GUARD. 3

January 10, 1987 NM · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE WAS OP9RATING A BULLDOZER TOWARD THE STOCKPILE SHE CAME TO A CONCRETE DROP OFF LOST CONTROL OF DOZER DOZER ROLLED OFF LANDING ON ITS RT SIDE

January 4, 1987 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE WAS CL9ANING SCREENS ON A TRANSFER PUMP DISTRIBUTING BOX WITH A WATER LANCE WHEN LIMEWATER WAS SPRAYED IN BOTH EYES EMPLOYEE WAS NOT USING SAFETY SHIELDS WHICH HAVE BEEN PROVIDED

1986 · 15 incidents

December 24, 1986 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Chino Mines Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WHILE LIFTING A3FEEDER OF APPROX. 100 POUNDS OR MORE, WITH HELP OF A FELLOW EMPLOYEE, HE FELT SHARP PAIN IN THE GROIN AREA.

December 18, 1986 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Chino Mines Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

FOUR EMPLOYEES 4ERE INSTALLING REVERSE SPRIAL IN DISCHARGE END OF BALL MILL. THERE WAS A LONG CABLE ON THE HOOK, A SHACKLE THAN A CABLE LOOPED THOUGH A HOLE IN THE SPIRAL EXTENSION WHICH WAS B EING INSTALLED.3 AS THE CRANE WAS RAISED THE CABLE SNAPPED. THE CABLE WITH THE SHAKLE SWUNG UP IN THE AIR ON THE WAY DOWN HIT HIM ON THE RING FINGER OF HIS LEFT HAND.

December 17, 1986 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Chino Mines Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

MOVING SOME AIR3HOSE FROM #1 BALL MILL TO #3 BALL MILL. AS HE STARTED TO WALK AWAY WITH THE HOSE HE SLIPPED ON SOME MUD ON THE FLOOR AND FELL.

December 17, 1986 NM · Metal/Non-Metal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
Chino Mines Company · Struck by falling object

INSPECTING A SE4I-AUTAGENOUS GRINDING MILL & A 5" BALL OF STEEL & MUD CAME OFF THE ROOF &S TRUCK EE O LEFT SHOULDER.

November 19, 1986 NM · Metal/Non-Metal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Chino Mines Company · Fall onto or against objects

WAS WALKING AND3TRIPPED OVER PIECE OF PIPE,INJURED LEFT KNEE.

November 15, 1986 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Chino Mines Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE WAS RE4OVING A VICTAULIC COUPLING ON A PUMP FEED LINE FOR PUMP REMOVAL.WHEN HE REMOVED THE COUPLING,LIME GUSHED OUT,COMPLETELY SATURATING HIM.LIME GOT INTO HIS EYES.THE VALVES ISOLATI ING THE PUMP HA8 NOT BEEN CLOSED.

November 12, 1986 NM · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Chino Mines Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

I NAME WAS PUTT3NG UP SHEETING THE PULLEY ON TOP CAME OFF HOOK I NAME WAS HOLDING ONTO THE ROPE,WHEN THE WEIGHT OF SHEET AND ROPE TWISTED WRIST.

October 28, 1986 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Chino Mines Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE LIFTING A3CHUTE, IT TWISTED AND CAME UP BETWEEN THELEGS, LACERATING THE RIGHT TESICLE. TWO STITCHES WERE TAKEN.

October 16, 1986 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Chino Mines Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE REPORT9D THAT HE HAD BEEN STRUCK BY A 90 LB JACKHAMMER ON LEFT LEG JUST BELOW KNEE WHEN HE AND A FELLOW EMPLOYEE WERE DRIVING IN LINER BOLTS APPROX 15 MIN LATER WHILE USING A DOUBLE J ACK THE HANDLE 8TRUCK SAG MILL SHELL CAUSING A JOLT TO BOTH WRISTS

October 16, 1986 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Chino Mines Company · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE REPORT9D THAT HE HAD BEEN STRUCK BY A 90 LB JACKHAMMER ONLEFT LEG JUST BELOW KNEE WHEN HE AND A FELLOW EMPLOYEE WERE DRIVING IN LINER BOLTS APPROX 15 MIN LATER WHILE USING A DOUBLE JA CK THE HANDLE S7RUCK SAG MILL SHELL CAUSING A JOLT TO BOTH WRISTS

October 15, 1986 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Chino Mines Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

TWO EMPLOYEES W9RE LIFTING A BALL MILL LINER WITH A SPUD BAR ONE EMPLOYEE LET GO OF HIS BAR CAUSING I.NAMES BAR TO HIT HIM IN THE RIBS THE BLOW THREW HIM AGAINST THE WALL AND KNOCKED THE BREA TH OUT OF HIM E4PLOYEE DID NOT SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION UNTIL 10-21-86

October 15, 1986 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Chino Mines Company · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS WO9KING INSIDE A BALL MILL WHEN A BELLY LINER FELL FROM THE SIDE OF THE MILL STRIKING EMPLOYEE ON SHIN

October 15, 1986 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Chino Mines Company · Contact with hot objects or substances

WHILE CUTTING B2LTS WITH CUTTING TORCH PIECE OF HOT METAL LANDED ON HIS GLOVE

October 8, 1986 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Chino Mines Company · Struck by falling object

THREE EMPLOYEES3WERE CHANGING GRATES INSIDE A SEMI AUTOGENOUS GRINDING MILL WHEN A CHUNK OF MATERIAL WHICH WAS STUCK TO THE TOP OF THE MILL BROKE LOOSE SUDDENLY AND FELL HITTING I.NAME ON THE HEAD HE WAS TR5NSPORTED TO HOSPITAL AND ADMITTED OVERNIGHT FOR OBSERVATION

October 8, 1986 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Chino Mines Company · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS WO9KING INSIDE A BALL MILL WHEN SOME DIRT AND DUST FELL ON HIM HIS EYES STARTED HURTING SO HE WASHED THEM OUT WITH WATER WHILE ON HIS LUNCH BREAK HIS EYES CONTIN6ED TO BOTHER HIM AND ON 10-12-86 HE REPORTED THE CONDITION TO SECURITY AND WAS TRANSPORTED TO MEDICAL CENTER FOR TREATMENT EYE WAS CLEANED AND FOREIGN OBJECT REMOVED FROM CORNE

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