Mining Incidents

San Manuel Mine Metal/Non-Metal

BHP Copper Inc · Surface
Controlled by BHP Billiton
Mesa, Pinal County, AZ  ·  Abandoned
MSHA Mine ID: 0200151

San Manuel Mine has $26K in proposed MSHA penalties and $240 outstanding across 5 contested dockets, plus health sampling and the full incident record.

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Fatalities
1
Total incidents
200
Years on record
1997–2006
Latest incident
May 2006
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2000
106
citations
26
significant & substantial
$25,812
proposed penalties
$18,572
paid to date
72% of proposed penalties paid to date, a $7,240 gap.
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Inspection activity
MSHA inspections since 2000
36
inspections on record
1,343
inspection hours
7.9
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.
106 citations across 1,343 inspection hours.
Source: MSHA inspections data, updated weekly.

San Manuel Mine has $26K in proposed MSHA penalties and $240 outstanding across 5 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.
$26K
proposed penalties
$19K
current assessed
$19K
paid to date
$240
outstanding
102 assessments are final orders; 5 contested dockets.
As of the most recent assessment on 2007-06-05.
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
2008 Q1 5,423 0 0 0.0
2007 Q4 4,905 0 0 0.0
2007 Q3 4,850 0 0 0.0
2007 Q2 5,574 4 0 717.6
2007 Q1 5,820 0 0 0.0
2006 Q4 2,087 1 0 479.2
2006 Q3 2,745 2 0 728.6
2006 Q2 3,146 8 0 2542.9
Show 25 earlier quarters
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2006 Q1 3,401 0 0 0.0
2005 Q4 2,826 0 0 0.0
2005 Q3 2,219 1 0 450.7
2005 Q2 3,944 9 1 2281.9
2005 Q1 3,578 13 4 3633.3
2004 Q4 3,720 0 0 0.0
2004 Q3 4,272 4 1 936.3
2004 Q2 4,638 1 0 215.6
2004 Q1 4,614 0 0 0.0
2003 Q4 4,141 4 0 966.0
2003 Q3 4,228 0 0 0.0
2003 Q2 4,270 2 2 468.4
2003 Q1 5,028 0 0 0.0
2002 Q4 1,750 0 0 0.0
2002 Q3 12,820 4 0 312.0
2002 Q2 7,403 0 0 0.0
2002 Q1 15,129 3 0 198.3
2001 Q4 12,643 9 6 711.9
2001 Q3 11,966 4 1 334.3
2001 Q2 12,239 8 2 653.6
2001 Q1 11,590 15 8 1294.2
2000 Q4 12,720 14 1 1100.6
2000 Q3 14,904 0 0 0.0
2000 Q2 15,602 0 0 0.0
2000 Q1 16,838 0 0 0.0

Fatalities at this mine

1 recorded
March 4, 1998 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man Fatality · FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
BHP Copper Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE AND PARTNER WERE WORKING ON THE 3570 LEVEL. EE WAS FATALLY INJURED WHEN A ROCK SLAB FELL FROM THE BACK ADN UPPER RIB OF THE RAISE STATION EXCAVATION. HE AND HIS PARTNER WERE PLACING ONE END OF A STEELL CAP ON TOP OF THE SUPPORT POSTS AT THE TIME OF THE GROUND FALL.

Reportable incidents

199 on file (excluding fatalities above)

2006 · 4 incidents

May 16, 2006 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
BHP Copper Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While walking with a shovel full of concrete, He stepped back on rock, let go of the shovel with one hand and the shovel hande swung up and hit him on the lip. He received laceration to his lower lip.

April 3, 2006 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
BHP Copper Inc · Struck against a moving object

Normal field operating conditions, operator's lack of awarness resulted in laceration of right Tricep.

March 18, 2006 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator MACHINERY
BHP Copper Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Operator position in equipment. Muscle strain.

January 25, 2006 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
BHP Copper Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Removing tire from machine. Extremely tight bead on wheel due to no lubrication, resulting in ram slipping off pressure point and striking EE in the face.

2005 · 3 incidents

September 12, 2005 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
BHP Copper Inc · Fall down stairs

THE EMPLOYEE HAD GONE TO HIS TRUCK TO GET CHANGE FOR A POP MACHINE. AS HE WAS COMING DOWN THE STAIRS, HE SLIPPED OR LOST HIS BALANCE AND FELL (LACERATION TO HEAD).

May 11, 2005 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
BHP Copper Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

LOADING CONEX W/PALLETS OF ANODES, PINCHED FINGER IN FRAMING AROUND ANODES. REQUIRED A DR.'S VISIT, NAIL WAS REMOVED & (6) STITCHES APPLIED.

January 12, 2005 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
BHP Copper Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS DIRECTING THE 939C OPERATOR WHILE HE WAS PULLING A PIECE OF HDPE PIPE. THE CHOKER SLIPPED OFF THE PIPE. WHEN THE PIPE MOVED, IT STRUCK EE'S LEGS AND KNOCKED HIM TO THE GROUND, SCRAPING HIS LEFT CHEEK AND FRACTURING HIS NOSE.

2004 · 2 incidents

November 4, 2004 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
BHP Copper Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

1.INJURED WAS TRAVELING WITH THE BUCKET IN THE RAISED POSITION.2.DENSITY OF THE PIECE THAT WAS IN THE BUCKET. 3. PIECE LANDED ON THE CONCRETE TOP AND LINER PLATE BOLT. 4. SIZE OF THE LINER PLATE BOLT. 5. LINER PLATE BOLT FLEW INTO THE BOBCAT CAB.

June 22, 2004 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
BHP Copper Inc · Struck against a moving object

INCIDENT NOT REPORTED UNTIL 6/28/04 (AFTER EE HAD BEEN TERMINATED). EE HAD NOT SOUGHT MEDICAL TREATMENT AT THAT TIME. HE INFORMED CO 7/12/04 THAT HE IS GOING TO SEEK TREATMENT FOR SORENESS IN HIS SHOULDER. EE ALLEGES WHILE OPERATING A JLG MANLIFT, HE CAUGHT THE LIFT WHILE RAISING IT. AS IT BROKE FREE THE LIFT JERKED & HE WAS JOSTLED AROUND. LATER HE FELT SORENESS IN SHOULDER.

2002 · 4 incidents

November 25, 2002 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
BHP Copper Inc · Fall onto or against objects

MAN WORKING AT BOTTOM OF #2 MOTOR PIT, STANDING ON INSULATING PLATE. MAN WAS PULLING UP ON 1 1/2" DIAMETER CABLE. THE COMBINATION OF THE MAN'S WEIGHT AND THE FORCE OF PULLING CAUSED PLATE TO B REAK. MAN BROKE THROUGH PLATE, FELL STRAIGHT DOWN AND SCRAPED SHIN ON INSULATING PLATE.

October 2, 2002 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
BHP Copper Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE SECURING BEAM STRAP, WORKER PLACED ARM THROUGH BROKEN WINDOW, CUTTING RIGHT FOREARM.

March 7, 2002 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal hoistman, hoist operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
BHP Copper Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS CUTTING TIMBER ON SAW WHEN HE TRIPPED/ SLIPPED AND FELL STRIKING HIS LEFT KNEE ON THE CONCRETE FLOOR.

February 4, 2002 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal security guard, watchman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
BHP Copper Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WHILE TRYING TO LIFT A 78 LB BOX TO PLACE IT IN A VEHICLE FOR TRANSPORT TO THE PLANT WAREHOUSE, EMPLOYEE REALIZED THE BOX WAS TOO HEAVY AFTER GETTING IT 3 OR 4 INCHES UP. WITHIN 1/2 OF AN HOUR EMPLOYEE WAS EXPERIENCING SEVERE PAIN IN RIGHT BUTT CHEEK AND DOWN BACK OF RIGHT LEG.

2001 · 2 incidents

March 23, 2001 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal security guard, watchman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
BHP Copper Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS ON FOOT PATROL IN OFFICE AREA. WHEN ENTERING A DOORWAY SOME DUST FELL AND EE GOT SOME IN LEFT EYE.

February 27, 2001 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal shopman repair cars, mechanic MACHINERY
BHP Copper Inc · Struck by flying object

EE WAS WATCHING A STAINLESS STEEL PUMP IMPELLER WHEN HE FELT A FOREIGN BODY IN HIS LEFT EYE. NO DAMAGE OR IMPAIRMENT.

2000 · 2 incidents

December 27, 2000 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal security guard, watchman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
BHP Copper Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE CLOSING GATE ON CATTLE GUARD. EE'S FOOT SLID BETWEEN GUARD RAILS DOWN TO KNEE FULL WEIGHT TWISTED LEFT KNEE.

June 28, 2000 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman ELECTRICAL
BHP Copper Inc · Contact with electrical current

THE EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON THE 3570 LEVEL ATTEMPTING TO RE-START AN 8.2HP PUMP. THE PUMP WOULD NOT RE-SET SO THE EMPLOYEE OPENED THE SWITCH AT THE DISCONNECT BOX AND OPENED THE DOOR. FAILING TO TEST THE CIRCUIT TO ENSURE IT WAS DE-ENERGIZED, THE EMPLOYEE RECEIVED A SHOCK WHILE ATTEMPTEING TO CLEAN ONE OF THE MOTOR LEADS. THE EMPLOYEE LATER REPORTED THE INCIDENT AND WAS TAKEN TO

1999 · 41 incidents

September 27, 1999 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
BHP Copper Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO CHANGE A SEAL ON A PUMP. WHILE USING A BAR TO REMOVE THE SEAL, HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS BACK. THE INCIDENT OCCURED ON THE 2075 LEVEL AT #5 SHAFT PUMP STATION.

August 30, 1999 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal HOISTING
BHP Copper Inc · Accident type, without injuries

THE MINE SUSTAINED A POWER OUTAGE DUE TO A NEARBY THUNDERSTORM. AN EMPLOYEE WAS ON THE #5 SHAFT CAGE AT THE TIME. HE REMAINED IN THIS POSITION UNTIL POWER WAS RESTORED,(APPROX. 90 MINUTES). TH E HOISTMAN WAS IN RADIO COMMUNICATION WITH THE EMPLOYEE AT ALL TIMES. NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED

July 22, 1999 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal safety director SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
BHP Copper Inc · Fall from ladders

EE WAS ON THE 3600 LEVEL AT 12X0 AND HAD DESCENDED A LADDER ONTO A 12" WIDE CONCRETE RETAINING WALL. AS EE STEPPED OFF THE WALL TO THE GROUND LEVEL, HE FELL BACKWARDS CAUSING A FRACTURE TO HIS LEFT KNEE. IT IS ANTICIPATED THAT THIS WILL BE A LOST TIME INCIDENT.

July 7, 1999 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HOISTING
BHP Copper Inc · Fall onto or against objects

THE MINE RIGGERS WERE HOISTING A SUSPENDED 4-YD LHD UP #5 SHAFT FROM THE 3440 LEVEL TO THE SHAFT COLLAR. AS THE LOAD APPROACHED THE 1055 LEVEL, THE LHD APPARENTLY CAUGHT ON SOME SHAFT STRUCTUR E CAUSING THE PENDANT TO FAIL. THIS ALLOWED THE LHD TO FALL DOWN THE SHAFT. THE ENSUING REBOUND CAUSED ONE OF THE RIGGERS INT HE CAGE TO FALL, FRACTURING HIS ANKLE.

June 19, 1999 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
BHP Copper Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS WORKING ON THE 3440 LEVEL. HE AND HIS PARTNER WERE BARRING A BOULDER WHEN THE BOULDER SHIFTED AND THE BAR FLIPPED UP HITTING HIM ON THE FACE (CHIN). HE SUSTAINED A LACERATION, CHIN, WHI CH REQUIRED 4 SUTURES.

June 8, 1999 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
BHP Copper Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS WORKING ON THE 3440 LEVEL HE WAS BARRING A BOULDER WHEN THE BOULDER CAME OUT & HIT THE BAR.THE BAR FLIPPED UP ON STRUCK HIM ON THE MOUTH/CHIN HE SUSTAINED A CONSTUSION/ABRASION TO THE CHIN & LOWER LIP. HE WAS RELEASED TO RESTRICTED DUTY

June 7, 1999 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man MACHINERY
BHP Copper Inc · Struck by rolling or sliding object

EE WAS WORKING ONTO THE 3440 LEVEL HE WAS DRILLING WHEN THE ROCK ROLLED HITTING HIM THE LEFT ANKLE. HE SUSTAINED A CONTUSITON/SPRIAN LEFT FOOT/ANKLE & WAS RELEASED TO RESTRICTED DUTY Y

May 29, 1999 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
BHP Copper Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS ON THE 3440 LEVEL. HE WAS CHANGING A WHEEL, REMOVED A TORQUE & ARM & IT DROPPED ON HIS F INGER. HE SUSTAINED A 3CM LACERATION, LEFT RING FINGER WHICH REQUIRED 2 SUTURES AND RELEASED TO REGULAR DUTY.

May 28, 1999 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal hand loader, hand trammer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
BHP Copper Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS WORKING ON THE 3440 LEVEL. HE WAS WORKING WITH A HANGUP USING A BAR AND WHEN IT CAME DOWN THE BAR FLIPPED UP HITTING HIM ON THE CHIN. HE SUSTAINED A 1 1/4" LACERATION TO THE CHIN REQUIR ING 4 SUTURES. HE WAS RELEASED TO REGULAR WORK.

May 26, 1999 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal chute blaster, rockman, hang-up man, raise blaster HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
BHP Copper Inc · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

EE WAS WORKING ON THE 2675 LEVEL. EE WAS SWINGING A DOUBLEJACK WHEN HE FELT HIS BACK POP HE SUSTAINED A LUMBO-SACRAL STRAIN AND WAS RELEASED TO RESTRICTED DUTY.

May 21, 1999 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
BHP Copper Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS WORKING ON THE 3440 LEVEL. HE WAS BARRING DOWN ROCK WHEN A ROCK FELL AND HIT HIS FINGER. HE WAS SEEN IN THE MINE DISPENSARY AND CONTINUED TO WORK. ON 5/28/99 HIS CONDITION WORSENED AND SOUGHT TREATMENT AT THE SMHCC. HE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A FRACTURE, LEFT RING FINGER AND RELEASED TO WORK.

May 20, 1999 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
BHP Copper Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WAS WORKING ON THE SURFACE. HE WAS LIFTING A BOTTLE OF ACETYLENE ONTO A BOTTLE CAR WHEN THE BOTTLE CAR WHEN THE BOTTLE SLIPPED AND HIS FINGER WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN THE BOTTLE CAP AND THE EDGE OF THE BOTTLE CAR. HE SUSTAINED A CONINUTED FRACTURE TO THE LEFT MIDDLE FINGER AND WAS TAKEN OFF THE JOB.

May 20, 1999 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
BHP Copper Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS WORKING ON THE 3440 LEVEL. DURING RAISE REPAIR EE WAS STRUCK BY CRACKED CONCRETE AND FELL. HE SUSTAINED A FRACTURE RIGHT ANKLE AND WAS RELEASED TO RESTRICTED DUTY.

May 12, 1999 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal HOISTING
BHP Copper Inc · Accident type, without injuries

THE SHAFT MAIN HOIST TRIPPED ELECTRONICALLY AND CAME TO A CONTROLLED STOP JUST BELOW THE 2950 LEVEL. 65 PEOPLE WERE ON BOARD THE #2 SIDE AND ALL WERE EVACUATED BY 10:31 AM TO THEIR NORMAL WORK PLACE. THE SURGE PROTECTORS FOR THE KVAR COMPENSATION PACKAGE WERE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ELECTRONIC STOP. SYNCHRONOUS MOTOR EXCITER PACKAGE WAS THE ROOT OF THE PROBLEM.

May 4, 1999 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal cage/cager/station attendant HOISTING
BHP Copper Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WAS WORKING ON THE 3740 LEVEL. HE WAS LOADING MUD CARS INTO THE CAGE WHEN ONE ROLLED AND HE WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN THE CAR AND THE CAGE WALL. HE WAS SEEN IN THE MINE DISPENSARY AND CONTINUED TO WORK. ON 5-10-99 HE SOUGHT TREATMENT AT THE SMHCC AND WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A FRACTURE, LEFT 5TH RIB.

May 3, 1999 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
BHP Copper Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS WORKING ON THE 3440 LEVEL. HE WAS BREAKING A BOULDER ON THE GRIZZLY WHEN SOME ROCKS FELL FROMT HE DRAWPOINT AND ONE LANDED ON HIS FOOT. THIS RESULTED IN A FRACTURE TO THE METATARSAL OF HIS RIGHT FOOT.

April 24, 1999 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler NONPOWERED HAULAGE
BHP Copper Inc · Struck by rolling or sliding object

THE MUCK CAR THE EMPLOYEE HAD JUST UNCOUPLED MAYNOT HAVE BEEN SECURED PROPERLY. HE TURNED HIS BACK ON IT AND WAS STRUCK FROM BEHIND WHEN IT BEGS

April 20, 1999 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
BHP Copper Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS WORKING ON THE 3570 LEVEL. HE WAS INSTALLING POSTS WHEN HE SLIPPED AS HE LIFTED POST. HE SUSTAINED A LEFT KNEE STRAIN AND WAS RELEASED TO RERSTRICTED DUTY.

April 18, 1999 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
BHP Copper Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS WORKING ON THE 3440 LEVEL. HE WAS WALKING IN THE PANEL WHEN HIS FOOT SLIPPED CAUSING TO FALL DOWN THUS INJURING HIS RIGHT KNEE. HE SUSTAINED A RIGHT KNEE SPRAIN AND WAS RELEASED TO REST RICTED DUTY.

April 12, 1999 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
BHP Copper Inc · Fall from ladders

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON THE 3440 LEVEL. HE HAD STEPPED OFF A LADDER AND SLIPPED, CAUSING HIM TO TWIST HIS LEFT KNEE. TREATMENT WAS SOUGHT AT THEHOSPITAL 0N 04/15/99 AND WAS RELEASED TO RETURN TO WORK. ON 04/19/99 EMPLOYEE SAW A SPECIALIST AND WAS DIAGNOSED WITHA CARTILAGE TEAR AND LIGAMENT INJURY TO THE LEFT KNEE. EMPLOYEE WAS TAKEN OFF THE JOB AND IS NOW A LOST TIME INJURY.

April 12, 1999 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
BHP Copper Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON THE 3570 LEVEL. HE HAD EMPTIED THE TRANSFER RAISE IN A RAISE STATION. WHILE CLOSING THE DOOR, A SMALL ROCK FELL DOWN THERAISE, THROUGH THE RAIL MAT AND STRUCK HIM ON TH E RIGHT EYE. HE SUSTAINED AN INJURY TO THE RETINA AND A BRUISE BEHIND THE EYY, CAUSING HIM TO LOSE TIME FROM WORK.

April 7, 1999 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal HANDLING OF MATERIALS
BHP Copper Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WAS CLEANING UNDER MICROWAVE OVEN. EE CAUGHT RIGHT FOREARM ON THE BOTTOM OF MICROWAVE OVEN DOOR CAUSING APPROX. 1 INCH LACERATION. EE WAS TAKEN TO SAN MANUEL HEALTH CARE TREATED RELEASE AFT ER RECIEVING A TETANUS BOOSTER.

March 31, 1999 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
BHP Copper Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS CARRYING LINER PLATES AND FELT A PAIN IN HIS SIDE.

March 25, 1999 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
BHP Copper Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON 3440 LEVEL. HE WAS WALKING TO HIS WORKPLACE WHEN HE SLIPPED IN SOME MUD AND FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK. HE SUSTAINED A LUMBR0-SACRAL STRAIN AND WAS RELEASED TO RESTRICTED DUTY.

March 20, 1999 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
BHP Copper Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS WORKING ON THE 3440 LEVEL. HE WAS WORKINGON "BACKS" WHEN HE STEPPED ONTO AN ELEVATED PLATFORM. THE PLATFORM COLLASPED AND HE HELD TO THE HANDLE, TWISTED AROUND AND THEN COULD NOT STAND UP. HE SUSTAINED A THORATIC BACK STRAIN AND WAS RELEASED TO RESTRICTED DUTY.

March 15, 1999 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
BHP Copper Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS WORKING ON THE 3440 LEVEL. HE STEPPED OFF OF A LADDER AND TWISTED HIS RIGHT ANKLE. HE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A RIGHT ANKLE SPARIN AND WAS RELEASED TO RESTRICTED DUTY.

March 10, 1999 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
BHP Copper Inc · Accident type, without injuries

ON THE 3570 LEVEL, IN P16 AT THE 12 NORTH XOVER STUB DRIFT, GROUND FELL ON THE WEST SIDE OF THE DRIFT AND INTO THE STUB. VENTILATION AND EGRESS WERE NOT IMPEDED. BECAUSE GROUND FAILED BEYOND T HE ANCHORAGE ZONE OF THE ROCK BOLTS USED THERE, THIS INCIDENT IS BEING REPORTED.

March 9, 1999 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
BHP Copper Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON THE 3570 LEVEL. HE AND HIS PARTNER WERE CHANGING OUT AN AIR DOOR. AS THEY WERE LAYING IT DOWN THE AIR DOOR BOUNCED OFF A RING SET AND STRUCK HIM ON HIS RIGHT LEG. HE SUSTAINED A FRACTURE RIGHT TIBIA AND FIBULA. HE IS NOW A LOST TIME INJURY.

March 5, 1999 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man MACHINERY
BHP Copper Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON THE 3440 LEVEL. HE WA CUTTING A 2X12 WITH A CIRCULAR SAW WHEN IT CAUGHT HIS LEFT HAND. HE SUSTAINED AN AMPUTATION OF THE LEFT MIDDLE FINGER AND MULTIPLE LACERATIONS T O THE LEFT INDEX, RING AND LITTLE FINGER, WHICH REQUIRED SURGERY TO REPAIR. HE IS A LOST TIME IN INJURY.

March 2, 1999 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man POWERED HAULAGE
BHP Copper Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON THE 3530 LEVEL. HE WAS OPERATING AN LHD AND HA DHIS HAND ON THE LHD READY TO STEER. WHEN HE DID STEER IT JERKED HIS WRIST AND HE FELT SOMETHING "POP" IN HIS WRIST. O N 3-3-99 HE WAS SEEN BY THE PHYSICIAN AND RELEASED DUTY. HE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A RIGHT WRIST SPRAIN.

March 2, 1999 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
BHP Copper Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ONT EH 3440 LEVEL. HE WAS BREAKIN GA BOULDER WHEN EH FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK. HE SUSTAINED A BACK STRAIN AND WAS RELEASED TO RESTRICTED DUT, ON 3-4-99 AFTER RECHECK WITH T HE PHYSICIAN.

February 26, 1999 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal supply man, supply worker, nipper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
BHP Copper Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS WORKING ON THE 3440 LEVEL. HE WAS UNLOADING 6X8X6'S WHEN HE PICKED UP HIS SIDE AND HIS PARTNER PICKED UP HER SIDE IT SLIPPED OUT OF HER HAND. IT SMASHED HIS FINGER BETWEEN 2 OF THE BOAR DS. HE SUSTAINED A TUFT FRACTU5RE, RIGHT RING FINGER WITH A LACERATION WHICH REQUIRED 5 SUTURES. HE WAS RELEASED TO RESTRICTED DUTY.

February 16, 1999 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal cage/cager/station attendant HANDLING OF MATERIALS
BHP Copper Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON THE 3740 LEVEL. IN AN ATTEMPT TO MANUALLY CLOSE THE AIR DOORS THE EMPLOYEE GRABBED THE HANDLE FOR THE MANWAY AIR DOOR AND THE MAIN DOOR CLOSED. THE AIR SUCTION CAUSED THE MANWAY AIR DOOR TO SUDDENLY CLOSE AND THE HANDLE CAUGHT HIS LEFT MIDDLE FINGER. HE SUSTAINED AN AVULSION/FRACTURE, LEFT MIDDLE FINGER AND WAS TAKEN OFF THE JOB.

February 7, 1999 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
BHP Copper Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON THE 2675 LEVEL. HE WAS REMOVING AN OBSTRUCTION FROM THE CHUTE DOOR WITH A BAR. WHEN THE OBSTRUCTION CLEARED THE DOOR, THE DOOR SHOT UP AND HIT HIM ON THE ABDOMEN. HE SUSTAINED A 9CMX9CM HEMATOMA TO THE ABDOMEN. HE WAS RELEASED TO WORK. ON 3-3-99 THIS OFFICE WAS NOTIFIED THAT ON 3-2-99 HE HAD OUTPATIENT SURGERY AN WAS ADMITTED TO THE HOPSITA. THIS IS NO

February 2, 1999 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal supply man, supply worker, nipper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
BHP Copper Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS WORKING OUT HE 3570 LEVEL. EE HAS OPENED AIR DOORS MANUALLY SEVERAL TIMES DURING THE SHIFT HE WAS ALSO UNLOADING POWDER DURING THE SHIFT. HIS BACK STARTED TO HURT DURING THIS PROCESS. H E SUSTAINED AN ACUTE LUMBAR STRAIN AND WAS RELEASED TO RESTRICTED DUTY.

January 31, 1999 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
BHP Copper Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS WORKING ONTO HE 3440 LEVEL. HE WAS LIFTINGS CYLINDER WITH HIS PARTNER WHEN HIS PARTNER MOVED THE WOODEN BLOCK THE CYLINDER WAS ON. THE CYLINDER ROLLED ONTO HIS HAND. HE SUSTAINED A FRAC TURE TO THE LEFT HAND WAS TAKEN OFF THE JOB.

January 22, 1999 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
BHP Copper Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON THE 3570 LEVEL. HE WAS LOOKING UP INTO THE RAISE AND A ROCK FELL, STRUCK HIM ON THE FACE AND FELT SOMETHING GO INTO HIS LEFT EYE. HE SUSTAINED A LARGE CORNEAL ABRASION , LEFT EYE AND WAS RELEASED TO RESTRICTED DUTY.

January 20, 1999 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
BHP Copper Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THIS CONDIT8ION IS A DIRECT RESULT OF OPERTING HEAVY AND/ORVIBRATING EQUIPMENT UNDERGROUND ONT EH 3570 LEVEL. EE OPERATES THAT OVER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME CAUSED THIS CONDITION-CARPAL TUN NEL.

January 17, 1999 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
BHP Copper Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS WORKING ON THE 2615 LEVEL. HE WAS HOOKING A BOULDER AND HAD HIS RIGHT FOOT ON THE GRIZZLY RAIL. ANOTHER LARGE BOULDER CAME OUT OF THE DRAW POINT STRIKING HIM ON THE FOOT. HE SUSTAINED A LACERATION TO HIS RIGHT FOOT WHICH REQUIRED A TOTAL OF 13 SUTURES. HE WAS TAKEN OFF THE JOB.

January 6, 1999 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal chute blaster, rockman, hang-up man, raise blaster HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
BHP Copper Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON THE 2615 LEVEL. HE WAS LIFTING A CONTROL BOARD UP WITH A BAR AND AS HE PULLED UP HE FELT PAIN IN HIS STOMACH. HE SUSTAINED AN ABDOMINAL STRAIN AND CONTINUED WORKING. ON 3-26-99 THIS OFFICE WAS NOTIFIED THAT THIS EMPLOYEE HAD BEEN TAKEN OFF THE JOB AS OF 2-16-99 DUETO INDUSTRIAL INJURY. THIS IS NOW A LOST TIME INJURY.

January 2, 1999 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal EXPLOSIVES AND BREAKING AGENTS
BHP Copper Inc · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

A PLANNED PRODUCTION BLAST WAS SHOT PRIOR TO 3 EE'S ARRIVING AT THE BLAST STATION. 1 EE CLAIMS THAT STRESS RELATED SYMPTOMS PREVENTED HIM FROM COMING TO WORK FOR THE 3 SUBSEQUENT SHIFTS. NO TR EATMENT HAS BEEN ADMINISTERED NOR HAS A INDUSTRIAL CLAIM BEEN FILED BY THE EE. WE DO NOT FEEL THAT THIS IS A REPORTABLE INCIDENT.

1998 · 103 incidents

December 31, 1998 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
BHP Copper Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS WORKING ON THE 3570 LEVEL. HE WAS BRINING DOWN A HANGUP WHEN A ROCK CAME DOWN STRIKING HIS LEFT INDEX FINGER. HE SUSTAINED A FRACTURE, LEFT INDEX FINGER AND WAS RELEASED TO RESTRICTED D UTY.

December 20, 1998 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator POWERED HAULAGE
BHP Copper Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS WORKING ON THE 2950 LEVEL. HE WAS IN THE CABL OF THE BAKCUP MOTOR WHILE THE TRAIN WAS BEING LOADED. HE STEPPED OFF THE MOTOR AND BECAME MOMENTARILY CAUGHT BETWEEN THE SIDE OF THE MOTOR AND A POST. HE SUSTAINED FRACTURES AND A PUNCTURE WOUND TO THE RIGHT PELVIC AREA CAUSING HIM TO LOSE TIME FROM WORK.

December 14, 1998 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
BHP Copper Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS WORKING ON THE 3440 LEVEL. HE WAS HANDMUCKING MUD INTO A RENIX CAR WHEN HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK. HE SUSTAINED A LUMBAR STRAIN AND WAS PUT ON RESTRICTED DUTY.

December 8, 1998 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
BHP Copper Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS GETTING OUT OF A CHAIR AND TRIPPED ON HER LIGHT CORD.

December 7, 1998 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
BHP Copper Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS WORKING ON THE 2950 LEVEL. AS HE LIFTED A PUMP TRYING TO PUT IT BACK AGAINST THE RIB HE INJURED HIS BACK. ON 4/22/99 HE WAS SEEN BY A SPECIALIST AND TAKEN OFF THE JOB. HE IS NOW A LOST TIME INJURY.

December 6, 1998 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
BHP Copper Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS WORKING IN THE 2950 LEVEL, LOCOMOTIVE SHOP. HE AND HIS PARTNER WERE INSTALLING A TRACTION MOTOR. HE WAS UNDERNEATH THE MOTOR IN THE PIT. HIS PARTNER LIFTED THE MOTOR UP AGAINST THE MOUN T BRACKET WHILE EE PUT IN A PIN. THE CABLE BROKEBEFORE HE COULD FINISH AND STRUCK HIM ON THE FACE. HE SUSTAINED A LACERATION TO THE NOSE WHICH REQUIRED 5 SUTURES.

December 4, 1998 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
BHP Copper Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS WORKING ON THE 3440 LEVEL. HE WAS CROSSING THE GRIZZLY WHEN HE STEPPED ON A ROCK THAT WAS ON THE RAIL. THE ROCK FELL DOWN THE RAISE CAUSING HIM TO START TO FALL AS WELL. HE PIVOTED ON H IS LANYARD AND INJURED HIS ANKLE. HE WAS DISGNOSED WITH A SPRAIN/STRAIN, LEFT ANKLE AND WAS RELEASED TO RESTRICTED DUTY.

November 30, 1998 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
BHP Copper Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS WORKING ON THE 3440 LEVEL. HE WAS DRILLING WHEN HE STEPPED FORWARD AND THE LAGGING SLIPPED. HE FELL THROUGH THE STAGING, HITTING HIS LEFT SIDE ON THE OTHER LAGGING. HE WAS DIAGNOSED WIT H FRACTURES TO THE RIBS AND WAS TAKEN OFF THE JOB.

November 29, 1998 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
BHP Copper Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EE WAS WALKING ACROSS YARD AT 5 AREA WHEN HE SLIPPED IN THE MUD, AND FELL, HITTING HIS LEFT KNEE AGAINST THE RAILROAD TRACK. ON 11/30/98 HE WAS TKANE OFF THE JOB WITH A CONTUSION/STRAING LEFT KNEE.

November 14, 1998 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal cleanup man, cleanup worker HANDLING OF MATERIALS
BHP Copper Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS WORKING ON THE 2675 LEVEL. HE WAS ATTEMPTING TO SPRAG AN EMPTY 10 TON CAR USING 2X12X5 WHEN THE PIECE OF WOOD LET LOOSE, HE PUT HIS HAND IN FRONT OF HIS FACE TO KEEP THE WOOD FROM HITTI NG HIM. THE PIECE OF WOOD HIT HIM ON THE LEFT THUMB. HE SUSTAINED AN OPEN FRACTURE WITH FULL DISLOCATION TO THE LEFT THUMB. HE WAS TAKEN OFF THE JOB.

November 13, 1998 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
BHP Copper Inc · Struck against a moving object

EE WAS MOVING A BATTERY MOTOR THAT WAS BO AND NOT TAG OUT. HE COLLIDED WITH A CONCRETE POT

November 12, 1998 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
BHP Copper Inc · Accident type, without injuries

ON THE 3570 LEVEL, PANEL 15 AT 12 NXO THE NORTHEAST RIB STARTED TO DRIBBLE. THIS CONDITION ATE UP INTO THE BACK AND DEBRIS BLOCKED PANEL 15 NORTH, AT THE CROSSOVER. THERE WERE NO INJURIES OR E QUIPMENT DAMAGE. THIS DRIFT CAN BE ACCESSED FROMTHE NORTH, SOUTH AND EAST.

November 11, 1998 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
BHP Copper Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS WORKING ON THE 3440 LEVEL. HE WAS PUTTING IN A CONTROL BOARD WHEN MUCK FELL PUSHING THE CONTROL BOARD AGAINST HIS LEFT FOOT. HE SUSTAINED A CONUSION AND HEMATONE, LEFT FOOT AND WAS PUT ON RESTRICTED DUTY.

November 6, 1998 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
BHP Copper Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EE WAS WORKING ON THE 2675 LEVEL. HE WAS WALKING PANEL 14M LADDER DRIFT ALONGSIDE A BATTERY MOTOR. HE SLIPPED AND FELL, HITTING HIS RIGHT RIB CAGE AGAINST THE MOTOR. HE SUSTAINED FRACTURES TO THE RIBS AND WAS TAKE OFF THE JOB.

November 2, 1998 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal driller operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
BHP Copper Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS PRYING HYDRAULIC CYLINDER OUT OF DRILL. PUT TOO MUCH PRESSURE ON KNEE.

October 21, 1998 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
BHP Copper Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS WORKING ON THE 2950 LEVEL. HE WAS LEANING OVER THE CONVEYOR COMPARTMENT INSTALLING THE HYDRAULIC PUMP ON AN LHD. HE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A POSSIBLE SEPARATION STRAIN OF THE LEFT RIBCAGE. HE WAS RELEASED WITH RESTRICTIONS AND PUT ON RESTRICTED DUTY. NOTE: HE TWISTED AND FELT/HEARD A "POP" IN HIS RIBCAGE.

October 21, 1998 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
BHP Copper Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS WORKING ON THE 2890 LEVEL. HE WAS BREAKING A LARGE BOULDER WHEN IN BROKE IN HALF AND ROLLED ONTO HIS LEFT FOOT. HE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A FRACTURE, 3RD METATARSAL AND WAS RELEASED TO REST RICTED DUTY.

October 13, 1998 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
BHP Copper Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE WAS WORKING ON THE 3440 LEVEL. HE WAS HOOKING A BOULDER WHEN HE FELT TIGHTNESS ANS PAIN IN HIS BACK. ON 10/16/98 HE WAS SEEN AT THE SMHCC AND WAS RELEASED TO RESTRICTED DUTY, AFTER BEING DI AGNOSED WITH A LUMBAR STRAIN.

October 8, 1998 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
BHP Copper Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE WAS WORKING ONT HE 3530 LEVEL. HE WAS TRYING TO PUSH OPEN AN AIR DOOR WHEN HE INJURED HIS BACK. HE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH AN ACUTE LUMBAR STRAIN AND WAS RELEASED TO RESTRICTED DUTY

October 7, 1998 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
BHP Copper Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS WORKING ON THE SURFACE. HE WAS ASSISTING HIS PARTNER IN PUTTING IN A LINER UNDERNEATH THE CRUSHER. THE LINER MOVED, PINCHING HIS FINGER BETWEEN THE LINER AND THE CRUSHER WALL. HE SUSTAI NED A FRACTURE, RIGHT RING FINGER.

October 5, 1998 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal supply man, supply worker, nipper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
BHP Copper Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS WORKING ON THE 2615 SHOVEL. HE WAS BENT OVER WORKING WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK. LATER THAT SAME SHIFT HE WAS PICKING UP BOLTS, WIRE AND CROSS STULL WHEN HE FELT PAIN AGAIN. HE WAS S EEN IN THE DISPENSARY AND CONTINUED WORKING. ON 10-6-98 HE SOUGHT TREATMENT AT THE SMHCC AND WAS DIAGNOSED WITH LUMBAR STRAIN AND WAS RELEASED TO RESTRICTED DUTY.

September 25, 1998 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
BHP Copper Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS WORKING ON THE 2615 LEVEL. HE WAS BARRING DOWN DURING A HIGH CATCH UP. A SMALL ROCK ROLLED DOWN THE BAR AND STRUCK HIS RIGHT INDEX AND MIDDLE FINGERS. HE WAS SEEN IN THE MINE DISPENSARY AND CONTINUED WORKING. ON 10/21/98, HE SOUGHT TREATMENT AT THE SMHCC AND WAS DIAGN0SED WITH FRACTURES TO THE RIGHT 3RD AND 2ND FINGERS, WHICH ALSO REQUIRE SURGERY. HE IS NOW A LOST TIME INJ.

September 22, 1998 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
BHP Copper Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING CHANNEL STEEL AND CUT HIS ELBOW ON THE CHANNEL STEEL.

September 20, 1998 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal chute blaster, rockman, hang-up man, raise blaster HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
BHP Copper Inc · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON THE 2615 LEVEL. HE WAS BREAKING BOULDER WHEN A "FLY" ROCK FLEW UP, HITTING ON THE FRAME OF HIS GLASSES WHICH HIT HIS RIGHT EYE. HE SISTAINED A HEMATOMA TO THE SCLERA OF THE EYE. ON 9/23/98 THIS OFFICE WAS NOTIFIED THAT HE HAS SOUGHT TREATMENT ON 9/21/98 AND WAS TAKEN OFF THE JOB.

September 19, 1998 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
BHP Copper Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON THE 3440 LEVEL. HE WAS BARRING A CONTROL BOARD WHEN HE FELT "BURNING" PAIN TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF HIS BACK. HE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A LUMBAR STRAIN AND WAS RELEASED TO REST RICTED DUTY.

September 16, 1998 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
BHP Copper Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS WORKING ON THE 3440 LEVEL. HE WAS BREAKING A BOULDER/ROCK ON THE GRIZZLEY WHEN ANOTHER ROCK CAME OUT OVER THE CONTROL BOARD AND LANDED ON HIS LEFT FOOT. HE SUSTAINED A CONTUSION, LEFT F OOT AND WAS RELEASED TO RESTRICTED DUTY.

September 14, 1998 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
BHP Copper Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS WORKING ON THE 3440 LEVEL. AS HE REACHED TO HOOK HIS SAFETY LANYARD, HE STEPPED ON A ROCK, SLIPPED AND FELL THROUGH GRIZZLEY RAILS. HE SUSTAINED FRACTURES TO BOTH ANKLES AND A LACERATIO N TO HIS MOUTH WHICH CAUSED HIM TO LOOSE TIME FROM WORK.

September 7, 1998 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
BHP Copper Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS WORKING ON THE 2675 LEVEL. HE BENT DOWN TO PICK UP A PIECE OF CONCRETE WHEN HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS BACK. HE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A BACK STRAIN AND CONTINUED WORKING. ON 10-15-98 THIS OFFIC E WAS NOTIFIED THAT HE HAD BEEN ON RESTRICTED DUTY AS OF 10-5-98.

September 7, 1998 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
BHP Copper Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WAS WORKING ON THE 2675 LEVEL. HE WAS BARRING OUT A BOULDER WHEN THE BAR HE WAS USING WENT UP PINCHING HIS HAND BETWEEN THE BAR AND THE SPREADER BAR. HE SUSTAINED A 2 CM LACERATION WHICH RE QUIRED 3 SUTURES AND RELEASED TO RESTRICTED DUTY

September 2, 1998 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
BHP Copper Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

STANDING ON THE ROD RACK SLIPPED ON THE RODS AND TWISTED HIS KNEE.

August 28, 1998 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
BHP Copper Inc · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

EE WAS WORKING ON 3440 LEVEL. HE WAS CLEANING THE LINE WITH PICK WHEN HE FELT A PAIN TO HIS LOWER BACK. HE SUSTAINED BACK STRAIN AND WAS RELEASED TO RESTRICTED DUTY.

August 25, 1998 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal supply man, supply worker, nipper POWERED HAULAGE
BHP Copper Inc · Struck against a moving object

EE WAS WORKING ON THE 3440 LEVEL. HE WAS RIDING ON THE BACK OF A MOTOR WHEN IT CAME OFF THE TRACK. WHEN THIS HAPPENED HE FELT A PINCH IN HIS LOWER BACK. HE SUSTAINED A LOWER BACK STRAIN AND RE TURNED TO WORK. ON/22/99 THIS OFFICE WAS NOTIFIED THAT ON 2/15/99 EE WAS TAKEN OFF THE JOB DUE TO THE INDUSTRIAL BACK INJURY. HE IS NOW A LOST TIME INJURY.

August 19, 1998 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
BHP Copper Inc · Caught in, under or between two or more moving objects

EE WAS WORKING ON THE 2950 LEVEL (CAR SHOP). HE WAS HOLDING A CAR AXLE WHILE MOVING IT WITH THE CRANE. THE AXLE SLIPPED IN THE HOOK AND HIS FINGER WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN THE HOOK AND THE WHEEL. HE SUSTAINED A FRACTURE, RIGHT INDEX FINGER, AND WAS RELEASED TO RESTRICTED DUTY.

August 17, 1998 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
BHP Copper Inc · Fall down stairs

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING DOWN THE #3 SHAFT STAIRS WHEN HIS LEFT FOOT BECAME CAUGHT ON THE EDGE OF THE STEP. HE STARTED TO FALL FORWARD BUT CAUGHT THE SECOND STEP, DID NOT FALL, BUT DID INJURE HIS BACK. HE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A LUMBAR STRAIN AND WAS TAKEN OFF THE JOB AS OF 8-18-98.

August 12, 1998 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal HOISTING
BHP Copper Inc · Accident type, without injuries

THE SAN MANUEL MINE SITE LOST IT'S POWER AT 2:35AM ON AUGUST 12, 1998 DUE TO A SHAFT CHAIR FALLING FROM INSIDE THE #5 SHAFT COLAR INTO THE ELECTRIC CABLE COMPARTMENT CUTTING NUMEROUS 2300V LIN ES. THIS INTERFERRED WITH THE USE OF 5 SHAFT FORAPPROX. 2 HOURS.

August 6, 1998 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
BHP Copper Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS WORKING ON 3440 LEVEL. HE WAS PULLING THE JACKLEG BACK WHEN A ROCK FELL STRIKING HIM ON THE FINGER. HE WAS SEEN IN THE DISPENSARY AND CONTINUED WORKING. ON 8-13-98, HE RETURNED TO THE D ISPENSARY AND ASKED TO BE SEEN BY THE SHECC. HE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A FRACTURE, LEFT INDEX FINGER. HE WAS RELEASED TO RESTRICTED DUTY.

August 3, 1998 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal chute blaster, rockman, hang-up man, raise blaster HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
BHP Copper Inc · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

EE WAS WORKING ON THE 3440 LEVEL. HE WAS HITTING A ROCK WITH A DOUBLEJACK WHEN HE FELT A PULL IN HIS LOWER BACK. HE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH AN ACUTE LUMBAR STRAIN AND WAS RELEASED TO RESTRICTED DUT Y.

August 2, 1998 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal chute blaster, rockman, hang-up man, raise blaster HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
BHP Copper Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS WORKING ON 3440 LEVEL. HE WAS SWINGING A DOUBLEJACK WHEN IT BECAME CAUGHT IN HIS LANYARD AND STRUCK ON THE SIDE OF HIS FOREHEAD. HE SUSTAINED A LACERATION ABOVE THE RT EYEBROW WHICH REQ UIRED 12 SUTURES AND WAS RELEASED TO RESTRICTED DUTY.

July 28, 1998 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
BHP Copper Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS WORKING ON THE 3440 LEVEL. HE WAS CROSSING A GRIZZLY WHEN HIS RT FOOT BECAME CAUGHT BETWEEN 2 ROCKS, TWISTING HIS KNEE. HE SUSTAINED TORM MEDIAL MINISCUS, RT KNEE AND WAS RELEASED TO RE STRICTED DUTY.

July 22, 1998 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
BHP Copper Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON THE SURFACE 3D CHIPPY. THE 2 1/2" WIRE ROPE FOR 3D MAIN, #2 SIDE, WAS BEING FED FROM THE SUPPLIERS WOODEN SPOOD, INTO SERVICE ON THE HOIST DRUM. THE TAIL END OF HIS 2 1 /2 ' ROPE WAS ATTACHED, ALLOWING 11" OF FREE ROPE. AS THE SPOOL EMPTIED, THIS 11' TAIL OF FREE ROPE WHIPPED AROUND AND STRUCK THE EMPLOYEE ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE TOP OF HIS HEAD. HE SUSTAINE

July 21, 1998 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
BHP Copper Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS WORKING ON THE 3440 LEVEL. HE WAS WORKING WHEN A ROCK FELL OFF THE SHOULDER THEN HIT HIM IN THE FACE. HE SUSTAINED A LACERATION TO HIGH RIGHT SHOULDER, 2 BROKEN TEETH AND A LACERATION T O HIS LWOER LIP WHICH REQUIRED 2 SUTURES.

July 13, 1998 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
BHP Copper Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS WORKING ON THE 3570 LEVEL. HE WAS CARRYING AN AIRHOSE AND AS HE STEPPED OFF THE WALKWAY PLATFORM, HE SLIPPED INTO A SMALL HOLE. AS HE FELL, HE CAUGHT HIMSELF WITH HIS HANDS AND INJURE D HIS BACK. HE SUSTAINED A LUMBAR STRAIN AND WAS RELEASED TO RESTRICTED DUTY.

July 13, 1998 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal hand loader, hand trammer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
BHP Copper Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS WORKING ON THE 2615 LEVEL. HE WAS CUTTING PRIMER CORD WHEN HE CUT HIS RIGHT INDEX FINGER WITH KNIFE HE WAS USING. THE 2CM LACERATION, REQUIRED 3 SUTURES.

July 8, 1998 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
BHP Copper Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS WORKING ON THE 3440 LEVEL. HE WAS LIFTING THE END THE CONTROL BOARD WITH THE BAR WHEN HE FELT A SEVERE PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK. HE SUSTAINED A LUMBAR STRAIN AND WAS TAKEN OFF THE JOB.

July 7, 1998 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
BHP Copper Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS WORKING ON THE 3530 LEVEL. HE AND HIS PARTNET WERE LIFTING A CONCRETE HEADER WITH 2 BARS WHEN HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK. HE WAS SEEN BY THE DOCTOR AND DIAGNOSED WITH LUMBO-SACRAL STRAIN AND RELEASED TO REGULAR DUTY. ON 10/27/98 HE WAS TAKEN OFF THE JOB AND IS NOW A LOST TIME INJURY.

July 1, 1998 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
BHP Copper Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS WORKING ON THE 3440 LEVEL. WHILE CROSSING THE GRIZZLY A ROCK FELL FROM THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE DRAWPOINT STRIKING HIM ON THE ANKLE. HE SUSTAINED A FRACTURE, RIGHT ANKLE, AND WAS TAKEN OFF THE JOB.

June 26, 1998 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
BHP Copper Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EE WAS WORKING ON THE 3440 LEVEL. EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING AROUND A PARKED TRAIN WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL STRIKING HIS SHOULDER AGAISNT THE CONCRETE RIB. HE SUSTAINED A STRAINED SHOULDER. ON 6/30/ 98 HE WAS TAKEN OFF THE JOB.

June 25, 1998 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal ENTRAPMENT
BHP Copper Inc · Accident type, without injuries

AT 12:38 THE 3A CHIPPY HOISTMAN WAS LOWERING ONE PERSON IN THE CAGE. JUST ABOVE THE 3380 LEVEL, THE HOISTMAN RECEIVED A SLACK ROPE SIGNAL AND IMMEDIATELY STOPPED. HE THEN RECEIVED A STOP SIGNA L FROM THE PERSON INSIDE THE CAGE. PERSONS WERE LOWERED TO THE LOCATION ON THE ORE SKIP. A SHAFT CURTAIN WAS REMOVED AND THE EE WAS ALLOWED ON SKIP. EE NOT INJURED BUT IN CAGE FOR APPROX 2 HR

June 20, 1998 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
BHP Copper Inc · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS WORKING ON THE 3570 LEVEL. HE WAS BARRING A BOULDER WHEN THE BAR SLIPPED AND HIS RIGHT ELBOW HIT THE CYLINER. HE WAS SEEN IN THE DISPENSARY ON THE DATE ABOVE. ON 6-23-98 EE RETURNED TO WORK AFTER HE HAD SAUGHT TREATMENT ON HIS OWN WITHOUT NOTIFYING SAFETY DEPT, WITH A REALSED TO RESTRICTED DUTY. EE HAD MISSED 2 DAYS WORK 6-21&6-22.

June 15, 1998 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
BHP Copper Inc · Fall from ladders

EE WAS WORKING IN THE SURFACE BLACKSMITH SHOP. HE WAS WORKING ON TOP OF A LADDER ABOUT 6' HIGH. A PIPE SWUNG OVER HITTING THE LADDER AND KNOCKING HIM TO THE GROUND. HE SUSTAINED MULTIPLE CONTU SION AND ABRASION, RIGHT SHOULDER AND A FRACTURE, RIGHT GREAT TOE WAS DETECTED BY THE X-RAY RADIOLOGIST (AFTER INITIAL VISIT) ON 6-22-98

June 4, 1998 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal drill helper HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
BHP Copper Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE BENT DOWN TO PICK UP TABLE WRENCH. HE TWISTED HIS BODY PUTTING WRENCH IN PIPE & STRAINED HIS BACK.

June 3, 1998 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
BHP Copper Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS WORKING ON THE 3440 LEVEL. HE WAS THROWING A TRACK SWITCH TOWARD #5 SHAFT AND TOOK A STEP. AS HE DID THIS, THE BALL OF THE SWITCH LANDED ON HIS FOOT. THIS RESULTED IN TUFT FRACTURE, RIG HT 5TH TOE.

May 30, 1998 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
BHP Copper Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS WORKING ON THE 3440 LEVEL. HE WAS TYING IN FOR A BLAST WHEN SOME ROCK FELL, STRIKING HIM ON THE FACE. HE SUSTAINED A SEVERE, THRU-THRU LACERATION ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE FACE AND UPPER LIP. HE RECEIVED SUTURES AND WAS RELEASE TO RESTRICTED DUTY.

May 29, 1998 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
BHP Copper Inc · Fall down stairs

EE WAS WALKING UP THE STAIRWAY AT 4 SHAFT CHANGE ROOM WHEN HIS RIGHT FOOT SLIPPED OFF THE EDGE OF THE STEP CAUSING HIM TO HYPEREXTEND HIS KNEE. THIS REAULTED IN A SPRAIN/STRAIN RIGHT KNEE AND WAS RELEASED TO WORK. ON 6-3-98 HIS CONDITION WORSENED AND WAS SENT BACK TO THE DR. HE WAS TAKEN OFF THE JOB. THIS IS NOW A LOST TIME INJURY.

May 27, 1998 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
BHP Copper Inc · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS WORKING ON THE 3570 LEVEL. HE STEPPED OFF A LOCOMOTIVE AND ONTO A ROCK CAUSING HIM TO TWIST HIS RIGHT ANKLE. HE SUSTAINED A SEVERE SPRAIN, RIGHT ANKLE, AND WAS RELEASED TO RESTRICTED DU TY.

May 26, 1998 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal pumper HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
BHP Copper Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON THE 2950 LEVEL. HE WAS LOOSENING A PUMP BASEPLATE BOLT WITH A BOX-END WRENCH WHEN THE BOLT-HEAD SLIPPED OFF THE BOX-END WRENCH, CAUSING HIM TO TWIST HIS BACK. HE SUSTAI NED A SPRAIN TO HIS BACK CAUSING HIM TO BE TAKEN OFF THE JOB.

May 26, 1998 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
BHP Copper Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS WORKING IN THE SURFACE TRUCK SHOP. HE WAS WALKING/STEPPING OFF A WOODEN PLATFORMN ONTO THE GROUND WHEN HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS KNEE. HE WAS SEENT AT THE SMHCC AND RELEASED TO WORK. ON 6-8 -98 HE WAS SEEN BY A SPECIALIST AND TAKEN OFF THE JOB. HE IS NOW A LOST TIME INJURY.

May 24, 1998 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal chute blaster, rockman, hang-up man, raise blaster MACHINERY
BHP Copper Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS WORKING ON THE 2615 LEVEL. HE WAS DRAWING ORE WHEN A CONCRETE SLAB CAME THRU THE DRAWPOINT WITH A PIECE OF REBAR PROTRUDING, STRIKING HIM ON THE RIGHT UPPER LEG(ABOVE THE KNEE). HE SUST AINED A LARGE FLAP TYPE LACERATION, 14CM X 11CM, WHICH REQUIRED NUMEROUS STITCHES AND WAS TAKEN OFF THE JOB.

May 20, 1998 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal welder SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
BHP Copper Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS WORKING ON THE 3530 LEVEL. HE WAS CARRYING A PIECE OF STEEL AND AS HE WENT TO SET IT IN PLACE HE SLIPPED AND LANDED ON HIS LEFT LEG. HE WAS SEEN IN THE MINE DISPENSARY AND CONTINUED WOR KING. ON 5-27-98 HE WAS SEEN BY A DR AT THE HOSPITAL FOR A LEFT KNEE SPRAIN AND WAS RELEASED TO RESTRICTED DUTY.

May 16, 1998 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
BHP Copper Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE WAS WORKING ON THE 2615 LEVEL. HE WAS PULLING A STEEL POST OVER A MUCK PILE WHEN THE POST BECAME STUVCK ON THE CONTROL ROD AND HIS RIGHT FOOT SLIPPED CAUSING HIM TO FEEL PAIN IN HIS GROIN. HE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A HERNIA AND RELEASED TO MODIFIED DUTY. ON 6-8-98, HE WAS TAKEN OFF THE JOB FOR SURGERY.

May 10, 1998 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal chute blaster, rockman, hang-up man, raise blaster HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
BHP Copper Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS WORKING ON THE 3440 LEVEL. HE WAS BREAKING A BOULDER WHEN HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS BACK. HE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A BACK STRAIN BY THE DR AND LRELEASED BACK TO WORK. ON 5/14/98 HE RETURNED TO THE DR AND WAS TAKEN OFF THE JOB. HE IS NOW A LOST TIME INJURY.

May 9, 1998 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
BHP Copper Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS WORKING ON THE 2615 LEVEL. HE WAS PUTTING IN RAIL MATS WHEN HE FELT SOMETHING GO INTO HIS EYE. THIS INCIDENT RESULTED IN A FOREIGN BODY, RIGHT EYE, WHICH REQUIRED A MEDICAL INSTRUMENT ( NEEDLE) TO REMOVE. HE WAS RELEASED FOR REGULAR DUTY.

May 4, 1998 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
BHP Copper Inc · Struck by falling object

THE EE WAS WORKING ON THE 3440 LEVEL. THE EE AND CREW WERE CATCHING GROUND AND WHILE POSITIONING A 6X6 THE RIB CAME IN. EE SUSTAINED MULTIPLE INJURES; LACERATIONS TO HIS HEAD AND FACE WHICH RE QUIRED SUTURES AND AMPUTATION, AT 2ND JOINT, LEFT LITTLE FINGER REQUIRING SURGERY. HE IS A LOST TIME INJURY.

April 27, 1998 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
BHP Copper Inc · Fall from ladders

EE WAS WORKING ON THE 344O LEVEL. AS HE WAS DESCENDING THE UNDERCUT MANWAY LADDER, HIS HAD CRAMPED CAUSING HIM TO LOSE HIS GRIPO & FALL APPROX 12' TO 15'. HE SUSTAINED A FRACTURE, RIGHT TIBIA & FIBULA CAUSING HIM TO LOSE TIME FROM WORK.

April 23, 1998 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
BHP Copper Inc · Fall from ladders

EE WAS WORKING ON THE 3570 LEVEL. HE & HIS CREW HAD COMPLETED POURING A RAISE STATION. EE WAS CLIMBING UP A LADDER INTO THE PONYSET TO CHECK THE POUR LINE WHEN THE FORM BROKE & UNSET CONCRETE KNOCKED HIM OFF THE LADDER. HE SUSTAINED A LACERATION TO HIS HEAD REQUIRING SUTURES & WAS ADMITTED THE HOSPITAL FOR OBSERVATION. HE IS A LOST TIME INJURY.

April 13, 1998 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
BHP Copper Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON THE 2675 LEVEL. HE WAS RIDING IN THE CAB OF A BATTERY MOTOR WHEN A PIECE OF CONCRETE FELL HIT HIM ON THE HEAD/HARD HAT. THIS INCIDENT RESULTED IN A CERVICAL STRAIN AND WAS RELEASED TO RESTRICTED DUTY AFTER SEEING DR ON 4-16-98.

April 8, 1998 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
BHP Copper Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS USING A COMALONG THE GEARS SLIPPED AND HHIT EE ONTHE ELBOW

April 6, 1998 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
BHP Copper Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS SPLITTING A WEDGE WITH AN AXE AND CUT HISLEFT INDEX FINGER.

April 1, 1998 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal HOISTING
BHP Copper Inc · Accident type, without injuries

#5 ROCK HOIST---AT 4:30PM TWO PERSONS WERE BEING LOWERED FROM THE #5 SHAFT COLLAR TO THE 3570 LEVEL. THE HOIST COMPUTER RECEIVED CONFLICTING AMPERAGE SIGNALS, DURING NORMAL OPERATIONS, WHICH C AUSED THE HOIST TO TRIP AND COME TO A STOP APPROX. 711 FEET BELOW THE SHAFT COLLAR. THOUGH THIS IS A DESIRED SAFETY FUNCTION, PERSONS REMAINED IN CAGE FOR 40 MINUTES FOR INSP. & RELEASE OF HO

March 25, 1998 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
BHP Copper Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS ON THE 3440 LEVEL. HE WAS ROLLING A 2YARDTIRE WHEN THE TIRE FELL OVER, LANDING ON HIS ANKLE. HE SUSTAINED A SPRAIN RIGHT ANKLE. ON 4/14/98 THIS OFFICE WAS NOTIFIED THAT HE HAD BEEN PUT ON RESTRICTED DUTY AS OF 4/7/98

March 20, 1998 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal security guard, watchman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
BHP Copper Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE WALKING UPSTAIRS EE WENT TO RE-ENTER GUARD SHACK AND TWISTED FOOT.

March 19, 1998 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
BHP Copper Inc · Struck by flying object

EE WAS WORKING ON THE 2950 LEVEL. HE WAS MOVING SOME MATERIAL WHEN HE FELT SOMETHING IN HIS EYE. HE WAS SEEN IN THE MINE DISPENSARY ON 3/20/98. ON 4/28/98 THIS OFFICE WAS NOTIFIED THT EE HAS S OUGHT TREATMENT AT A HOSPITAL ON 3/21/98 AT WHICH TIME HE WAS TREATED FOR A FOREIGN BODY WHICH WAS REMOVED WITH A SURGICAL INSTRUMENT. HE WAS RELEASED FOR REGULAR DUTY.

March 19, 1998 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
BHP Copper Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS WORKING ON 3440 LEVEL. HE WAS CRAWLING AROUND ON HIS KNEES BURNING HOLES WHEN HE STARTED TO FEEL PAIN IN HIS LEFT KNEE. ON 3/25/98 HE WAS TAKEN OFF THE JOB, FOR SURGERY. AFTER SURGERY AND INVESTIGATION THE DR FELT THAT IT WAS WORK RELATED. ON 4/10/98 THIS OFFICE WAS NOTIFIED THAT HIS CLAIM HAS BEEN ACCEPTED.

March 16, 1998 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
BHP Copper Inc · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

EE WAS WORKING ON THE 2615 LEVEL. HE WAS THROWING A DOUBLEJACK ACROSS THE GRIZZLEY WHEN HE FELT A SHARP PAIN AND HEARD A POP IN HIS LEFT HIP. HE WAS RELEASED TO RESTRICTED DUTY.

March 11, 1998 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
BHP Copper Inc · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON THE 3440 LEVEL, BREAKINGA BOULDER WHENA ROCK CHIP CAME OFF STRIKING HIM ON LEFT FOREARM. THIS RESULTED IN A DEEP LACERATION, LEFT FOREARM, REQUIRING 6 SUTURES.

March 10, 1998 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal security guard, watchman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
BHP Copper Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE PRODDING THE ICE MACHINE EMPLOYEE PULLED A MUSCLE IN BACK.

March 9, 1998 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
BHP Copper Inc · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING AT 3B MAIN. HE WAS STANDINGON A PORTABLE PLATFORM ABOUT 5' OFF THE GROUND, DOING A ROP CHANGE. THE HOIST ROPE STRUCK THE PLATFORM HANDRAIL CAUSING THE PALTFORM TO FALL. TH E EMPLOYEE SUSTAINED A FRACTURE, LEFT ELBOW AND LACERATION, LEFT BROW, CAUSING HIM TO LOSE TIME FROM WORK.

March 9, 1998 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal security guard, watchman OTHER
BHP Copper Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

WHILE ON PATROL EMPLOYEE STOPPED TO USE THE RESTROOM AND FELT A SHARP PAIN TO THE LEFT HIP.

March 7, 1998 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal HOISTING
BHP Copper Inc · Accident type, without injuries

AT 5 SHAFT, MAIN COMPARTMENTS, #1 SIDE WAS COMING UP WITH MEN, & #2 SIDE WAS GOING DOWN EMPTY. A LOOSE CHAIR CYLINDER PLATE ON THE 2950 #2 SIDE ALLOWED THE CYLINDER TO MOVE SLIGHTLY TOWARDS TH E SHAFT. IT'S PLATE WAS CONTACTED BY THE SAFETY CATCH ON THE CAGE. THIS SLOWED THE CAGE SUFFICIENTLY TO ALLOW FOR SLACK ROPE & THE SAFETY CATCHES SET ON #2 SIDE. MEN ON #1 EVACUATED VIA #5 RO

March 4, 1998 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
BHP Copper Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE AND PARTNER WERE WORKING ON THE 3570 LEVEL. EMPLOYEE SUSTAINED CERVICAL FRACTURE WHEN A ROCK SLAB FELL FROM THE BACK AND UPPER RIB OF THE RAISE STATION EXCAVATION. HE AND HIS PARTNER WERE PLACING ONE END OF A STEEL CAP ON TOP OF THE SUPPORT POSTS AT THE TIME OF THE GROUND FALL. HE IS A LOST TIME INJURY.

February 24, 1998 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal HANDLING OF MATERIALS
BHP Copper Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS UNLOADING TIES FROM A FLAT ON THE 3530 LEVEL, T MAIN, WHEN ONE OF THE TIES SLIPPED CAUSING HIS RIGHT RING FINGER TO BE SMASHED BETWEEN THETIE AND THE FLAT. HE SUSTAINED AN OPEN FRACTURE TO THE RIGHT RING FINGER. IT IS ANTICIPATED THAT THIS WILL BE A LOST TIME ACCIDENT.

February 24, 1998 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal HOISTING
BHP Copper Inc · Accident type, without injuries

SHAFT MINES WERE REMOVING SCRAP MATERIAL FROM THE 3440 LOADING STATION. A CAGE WAS LOADED WITH SCRAP AND SENT TO THE COLLAR. APPROX. 160 FEET BELOW THE COLLAR, A PIECE OF ALUMINUM CONCRETE PIP E CONTACTED THE SHAFT WALL CAUSING THE HOIST TO TRIP. RIGGERS WERE SENT TO ASSESS THE DAMAGE AND WERE ABLE TO RE ARRANGE THE MATERIAL IN THE CAGE AND BRING IT TO THE SURFACE. THE CAGE SUSTAIN

February 21, 1998 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal HOISTING
BHP Copper Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A FUSE FOR THE FAN BLOWER MOTOR WHICH COOLS THE PLC WAS BLOWN. THE HOIST WAS STOPPED AND A TIC EE REMAINED ON THE CAGE FOR APPROX. 1 HR. AND 55 MIN. ARRANGEMENTS WERE MADE TO PICK UP THE TIC E E FROM THE PRODUCTION SKIP BUT BEFORE THIS COULD BE COMPLETED, THE BLOW FUSE WAS FOUND AND THE CHIPPY REPAIRED.

February 19, 1998 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
BHP Copper Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS WORKING ON THE 3570 LEVEL, P13S, RELIEVING & CATCHING THE BACK. AS SOME LEAGGING CAME OUT, LOOSE MUCK CAME DOWN. THE MUCK HIT AN ELECTRICAL WIRE THEN BOUNCED & HIT THE EE IN THE LEFT FO REARM. 3.5 CM LACERATION & CONATUSIONS TO LEFT FOREARM.

February 16, 1998 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
BHP Copper Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EE WAS WORKING ON THE 2615 LEVEL P-29, STRIPPING FORM. WHEN HE STEPPED ON SOME SHEETING, IT GAVE WAY & HE FELL & HIT HIS LEFT SHOULDER ON A SQUARE SET. HIS SHOULDER WAS DISLOCATED & HIS PARTNE R PULLED ON HIS ARM, CAU;ING THE SHOULDER TO GO BACK IN PLACE. RELEASED FROM THE HOSPITAL WITH RESTRICTIONS.

February 15, 1998 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal HOISTING
BHP Copper Inc · Accident type, without injuries

AT 6:14 AM ON 2-15-98, THE #5 ROCK HOISTMAN WAS BRINGING THE #5 SIDE CAGE UP THE SHAFT. HE RECEIVED A CALL FROM A RIDER ON A LOWER LEVEL. AS HE DECELERATED TO CHANGE DIRECTION WITH THE CAGE, T HE HOIST TRIPPED.THIS OCCURRED WITH THE #5 SIDE GOING UP THE SHAFT AT 1163.1 FPM. THE HOIST WAS RESET AND AN ATTEMPT WAS MADE TO MOVE THE #5 SIDE UP. THE HOIST MOVED ABOUT 2.8 FEET. A "STUCK

February 15, 1998 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
BHP Copper Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EE WAS CUTTING LINER PLATES WITH THE CUTTING TORCH, SLIPPED & HIT HIS ELBOW ON THE STEEL PLATE.

February 10, 1998 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal HANDLING OF MATERIALS
BHP Copper Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS WORKING ON THE 3440 LEVEL, P14 L23, REMOVING A 6-FOOT RAIL FROM THE GRIZZLY IN ORDER TO INSTALL THE RAISE BORE MACHINE. THE RAIL FELL AND HIS FINGER GOT CAUGHT BETWEEN THE CONCRETE AND THE RAIL. EE SUSTAINED A NONDISPLACED FRACTURE OF THE TUFT THIRD LEFT FINGER.

February 9, 1998 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
BHP Copper Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS WORKING AT THE MILL, #7E REGRIND CYCLONE, CONCENTRATOR, AND HE WAS CLOSING A VALVE USING A VALVE WRENCH AND A DOUBLE JACK. THE DOUBLE JACK GLANCED OFF THE WRENCH, STRIKING HIS RIGHT CAL F. EE SUSTAINED A SMALL LACERATION WHICH REQUIRED 4 SUTURES.

February 5, 1998 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
BHP Copper Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS WORKING ON THE 2675 LEVEL, #4 SHAFT, PUSHING A FLAT INTO A CAGE. HE LOS HIS FOOTING AND HURT HIS LEFT KNEE. HE SUSTAINED A LEFT KNEE STRAIN. IT IS ANTICIPATED THAT THIS WILL BE A LOST T IME INCIDENT.

February 4, 1998 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
BHP Copper Inc · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

EE WAS WORKING AT THE SX-EW AND WAS TRYING TO OPEN A WATER VALVE. THE HANDLE SLIPPED OFF AND HE FELL APPROX. 4' OFF A PLATFORM, HITTING HIS RIBS ON A SHOVEL. FOLLOWING AN MRI, EE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH BRUISED KIDNEYS AND A BROKEN RIB.

February 2, 1998 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man POWERED HAULAGE
BHP Copper Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WAS WORKING ON THE 3570 LEVEL, P-12, 19 RAISE STATION. HE WAS STANDING NEXT TO THE LOADER AND THOUGHT HIS PARTNER WAS GOING TO GO FORWARD, HOWEVER, HIS PARTNER TURNED THE EQUIPMENT TOWARDS HIM AND HE CAUGHT HIS FOOT BETWEEN THE BUCKET AND A 6"X6". HE SUSTAINED A CHIP FRACTURE TO THE ANKLE AND WAS PLACED ON WORK RESTRICTIONS.

January 26, 1998 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
BHP Copper Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WAS WORKING PUTTING IN GRIZZLE RAILS HIS [FINGER] GOT CAUGHT BETWEEN THE FRAME & THE GRIZZLE RAIL.

January 23, 1998 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal HOISTING
BHP Copper Inc · Accident type, without injuries

AT 6:45AM AT #5 ROCK HOIST, THE LOVEJOY COUPLER ON THE CATO M.G. SET BEGAN TO SLIP. WHEN THIS WAS RECOGNIZED BY THE COMPUTER, THE HOIST WAS SENT INTO A SLOW DOWN & EMERGENCY STOP. THE HOIST ME CHANIC WAS CALLED TO THE LOCATION WHERE HE NOTICED THE COUPLER WAS BROKEN & IN NEED OF REPLACEMENT. THERE WERE 9 EES ON THE #5 ROCK CAGE WHEN IT WAS BOUGHT TO A STOP. WERE TRANS. TO MAIN CAGE

January 22, 1998 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man MACHINERY
BHP Copper Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS WORKING ON THE 2615 LEVEL, P-30, L-13, STRIPPING RAISE TOPS. WHEN HE TRIED TO HOIST AN 8' 3"X6" OUT OF THE RAISE, IT CAME BACK DOWN & PINCHED HIS FINGER AGAINST ANOTHER 3"X6". HE SUSTAI NED A CONTUSION & FRACTURE TO THE RIGHT MIDDLE FINGER. HE IS ON RESTRICTED DUTY.

January 20, 1998 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal security guard, watchman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
BHP Copper Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WALKING, STEPPED OVER GUARD RAIL, TRIPPED, FALLING ONLEFT SIDE OF BODY.

January 15, 1998 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal drill helper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
BHP Copper Inc · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE HANGING HOIST RIB FROM MACHINE. HE STEPPED UP ON STRUCTURE, TRIPPED AND FELL LANDING ON RIGHT ELBOW.

January 15, 1998 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
BHP Copper Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS WORKING ON THE 2615 LEVEL, P-30 MAIN LINE, OPENING AN AIR VALVE. THE MAIN VALVE WAS ON AND HE THOUGHT IT WAS OFF. WHEN HE OPENED THE VALVE, HE RECEIVED AN AIR BLAST TO THE FACE. EE SUST AINED FOREIGN BODY IN THE LEFT EYE AND ABRISIONSTO THE FACE. IT IS ANTICIPATED THAT THIS WILL BE A LOST TIME ACCIDENT.

January 13, 1998 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
BHP Copper Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS WORKING ON THE 2675 LEVEL, P30B, L18, RELIEVING BACK LAGGING WITH A CHAIN SAW. THE CHAIN SAW BACK-LASHED, CUTTING HIS LEFT FOREARM. HE SUSTAINED A 7.5 CM LACERATION TO HIS MID LEFT FORE ARM. EE WAS PLACED ON RESTRICTED DUTY.

January 6, 1998 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
BHP Copper Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON THE 3570 LEVEL P12N. HE WAS CLIMBING DOWN FROM A STEEL FORM AND AS HE PUT HIS LEFT LEG BACK HE EITHER STEPPED ON A ROCK OR SLIPPED AND TWISTED HIS KNEE. EMPLOYEE SPRAIN ED HIS LEFT KNEE. HE WAS PLACED ON RESTRICTED DUTY.

January 6, 1998 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal mechanic helper MACHINERY
BHP Copper Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON THE 2950 LEVEL, CAR SHOP. HE WAS IN THE PIT WITH THE CAR LIFTED UP CHECKING THE WHEEL TO SEE IF IT WAS LOOSE WHEN THE FLOOR CYLINDER CAME DOWN ON HIS THUMB. EMPLOYEE SU STAINED A FRACTURE TO THE LEFT THUMB AND LACERATIONS.

January 3, 1998 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal HOISTING
BHP Copper Inc · Accident type, without injuries

THE HOISTMAN WAS LOWERING THE EMPTY CAGE FROM THE 2675 LEVEL TO THE 3440 LOADING STATION. THE HOISTMAN FELL ASLEEP AND RAN THE CAGE INTO THE SHAFT BOTTOM AT REDCED SPEED. APPROX 30' OF SLACK ROPE LANDE DON THE CAGE BONNET. A ROPE CUT WAS PERFORMED AND THE HOIST WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE AT 1520.

1997 · 38 incidents

December 29, 1997 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal HOISTING
BHP Copper Inc · Accident type, without injuries

WHILE MUCKING SPILL AT THE BOTTOM OF #5 SHAFT, THE SKIP BECAME HUNG UP ON A CHUTE DOOR CAUSING SLACK ROPE. WHEN THE SKIP WAS LIFTED, THE ROPE BECAME KINKED JUST ABOVE THE THIMBLE MAKING IT NEC ESSARY TO MAKE A ROPE CUT. THE CONVEYANCE WAS SECURED UNTIL REPAIRS COULD BE MADE ON "A" SHIFT TODAY [12/30/97].

December 28, 1997 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
BHP Copper Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKINGONTHE 3440 LEVEL, P-13,L-18, BREAKING A ROCK WITH A DOUBLE JACK WHEN A PIECE FLEW UP AND HIT HIM IN THE FACE. HE SUSTAINED A 3/4" LACERATION TO THE RIGHT MANDIBLE AND A BRO KEN TOOTH. THE LACERATION REQUIRED SEVEN (7) SUTURES. EMPLOYEE DID NOT MISS ANYTIME.

December 23, 1997 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey HANDLING OF MATERIALS
BHP Copper Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE WAS WORKING ON THE 2950. HE PULLED DOWN A TROLLEY POLE WHEN HE FELT PAIN & BURNING SENSATION TO LEFT GROIN AREA. AFTER FURTHER INVESTIGATION & CONSULTING WITH DOCTORS THIS CLAIM WAS ACCEPTE D ON 3/18/98. HE HAD BEEN TAKEN OFF THE JOB FOR HERNIA SURGERY.

December 18, 1997 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal hand loader, hand trammer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
BHP Copper Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON THE 3530 LEVEL, P13N, TRYING TO CUT THE CARS. AS HE WENT TO STEP OFF THE CONCRETE PLATFORM (OIL STATION), HE STEPPED OFF THE CONCRETE AND TWISTED HIS ANKLE. EMPLOYEE SU STAINED A FRACTURE TO THE LEFT FOOT. IT IS ANTICIPATED THAT THIS WILL BE A LOST TIME ACCIDENT.

December 17, 1997 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor RESPIRATORY CONDITIONS (TOXIC AGENTS)
BHP Copper Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

WORK IN ACID PRECIPITATOR AREAS THERE WAS A SUDDEN RELEASE OF SULFATRIAXIDE GAS WHICH EE WAS EXPOSED TO.

December 17, 1997 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
BHP Copper Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS WORKING ON THE 3440 LEVEL, 3-D DEPARTURE AREA, CRIBBING AHOLE. A SLAB FELL AND HIT THE EEKNOCKING HIM DOWN. EE RECD A CONTUSION TO THE LEFT TEMPLE AREA, CONTUSION WITH LACERATION TO THE LEFT FOREARM, TRAUMA TO THE RIGHT LOIN AND RIGHTILLUM. THIS IS A LOST TIME ACCIDENT/

December 17, 1997 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant RESPIRATORY CONDITIONS (TOXIC AGENTS)
BHP Copper Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

WORK IN ACID PRECIPITATOR AREAS THERE WAS A SUDDEN RELEASE OF SULFATRIAXIDE GAS WHICH EE WAS EXPOSED TO.

December 15, 1997 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
BHP Copper Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS WORKING ON THE 3440 LEVEL P13, L19 #8N WHEN HE PICKED UP A ROCK FROM THE GO-BETWEEN, ITSPEARATED IN HALF, SLID DOWN AND CUT HIS WRIST. EE RECEIVED A LACERATION, APPROX 4CM IN LENGTH LEFT WRIST, WITH POSSIBLE TENDON DAMAGE. IT IS ANTICIPATED THAT THIS WILL BE A LOST TIME ACCIDENT.

December 14, 1997 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal drill helper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
BHP Copper Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE DIRECTING EQUIPMENT, STEPPED WRONG & TWISTED ANKLE.

December 1, 1997 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
BHP Copper Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS WORKING AT THE 2675 CAR SHOP. HE TRIPPED OVER AN ANGLE AND TWISTED HIS KNEE AND ANKLE POSSIBLE STRAIN/PULL TO LEFT PATELLA AND ANKLE. SWELLING TO LEFT MEDIAL PATELLA. LEFT KNEE MENISCAL INJURY & MILD STRAIN TO THE LEFT ANKL.E

November 20, 1997 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
BHP Copper Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS WORKING THE 2950 LEVEL, LOADING STATION, 3RD DECK, UNRIGGING A 3000 LB DOOR SECTION (LINER) WHEN HE CAUGHT HIS FINGER BETWEEN THE LINER AND THE DECK PLATE. HE SUSTAINED A FRACTURE TO TH E RIGHT INDEX FINGER. HE WAS PLACED ON RESTRICTED DUTY.

November 15, 1997 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
BHP Copper Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON THE 2675 LEVEL,P14 NORTHPREPARING TO PUT SCOTHING CHAIN TO THE MANTRAIN WHEN HIS RIGHT FOOT SLIPPED FROM UNDER HIM. HE FELL AND LANDED ON HIS ANKLE. HE SUSTAINED A FRAC TURE TO THE RIGHT FIBULA. THIS IS A LOST TIME INJURY.

November 12, 1997 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal HOISTING
BHP Copper Inc · Accident type, without injuries

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO SHUT DOWN 3B AUXILIARY HOIST FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, THE ELECTRICIAN INADVERTANTLY OPENED THE WRONG ISOLATION SWITCH UNDER LOAD. THIS CAUSED THE SWITCH TO ARC, DAMAMGING THE SWITCH.

November 10, 1997 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal security guard, watchman POWERED HAULAGE
BHP Copper Inc · Struck against a moving object

EE DRIVING ACROSS TRAIN TRACKS UNLIGHTED TRAIN CARS BACK INTO EE AND SECURITY VEHICLE.

November 5, 1997 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
BHP Copper Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS WORKING ON THE 3570 LEVEL, P14N, CHANGING A BRAKE ON A LOCO. HE WENT TO SIT DOWN & HIS GROIN STARTED TO HURT ON THE RIGHT SIDE. THIS WAS REPORTED ON 12/1/97 & HE SAID THIS HAS BEEN BOTH ERING HIM SINCE 11/5/97. EE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH ARIGHT INGUINAL HERNIA. EE WAS PLACED ON RESTRICTED DUTY.

October 29, 1997 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
BHP Copper Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WAS WORKING ON THE 2615 LEVEL, P16, PUTTING IN A CONTROL BOARD & PINNED HIS LEFT LITTLE FINGER AGAINST THE CONTROL ROD. HE SUSTAINED MULTIPLE FRACTURES TO THE MIDDLE PHALANX, LEFT LITTLE FI NGER & TWO LACERATIONS TO THE LEFT LITTLE FINGER. EE WAS PLACED ON RESTRICTED DUTY.

October 21, 1997 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
BHP Copper Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS WORKING ON THE 3440 LEVEL, P14, L15, BREAKING A ROCK. HE HAD ONE FOOT ON THE GRIZZLY WHEN EITHER A PIECE OF CONCRETE OR ANOTHER ROCK CAME OUT OF THE OTHER SIDE [THE NORTH SIDE] & LANDED ON HIS FOOT. EE SUSTAINED A CONTUSION TO THE RIGHT 5TH TOE PROXIMAL PHALANX. EE LOST 2 DAYS OF WORK & THEN RETURNED WITH RESTRICTIONS.

October 20, 1997 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal HANDLING OF MATERIALS
BHP Copper Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS WORKING ON TRACK AND HIS PARTNER HIT HIS FINGER WITH A FISH PLATE.

October 19, 1997 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator POWERED HAULAGE
BHP Copper Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON THE 2675 LEVEL. HE WAS TRYING TO ALIGN THE COUPLERS OF AN ORE CAR AND A 20 TON LOCOMOTIVE. THE TRAIN BACKED UP AND CAUGHT HIS LEFT LEG BETWEEN THE COUPLERS. THIS INCIDE NT RESULTED IN A LARGE LACERATION, ABOUT 7", LEFT MID-TIBIAL REGION. EMPLOYEE WAS ADMITTED TO TMC FOR SURGERY AND IS A LOST TIME ACCIDENT.

October 11, 1997 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
BHP Copper Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS WORKING ON THE 344O LEVEL, P14, L16, #2S, TRYING TO BREAK A ROCK ON THE GRIZZLY. HE HAD HIS LEFT FOOT ON THE FIRST RAIL & WHEN THE DOUBLE JACK HIT THE ROCK, ANOTHER ROCK FELL OUT OF THE DRAW POINT, HITTING HIS FOOT. HE SUSTAINED CONTUSIONS & ABRASIONS TO THE LEFT FOOT. EE OR RESTRICTED DUTY.

October 9, 1997 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal HANDLING OF MATERIALS
BHP Copper Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS WORKING ON THE 2890 LEVEL, P5L17, ROLLINGA SLAB OF CONCRETE ON THE GOBETWEEN. EE LOST CONTROL THE SLAB TILTED AND HE CAUGHT HIS FINGER AGAINST THE RIB. LACERATION, DISTAL PHALANX, LEF T 3RD PHALANGE. EE REC'D SUTURES FOR THE LACERA TION. NO LOST TIME.

October 4, 1997 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
BHP Copper Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EE WAS WALKING OVER THE GRIZZLY SLIPPED ON GRIZZLY RAIL.

September 15, 1997 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal HOISTING
BHP Copper Inc · Accident type, without injuries

APPROX. 30 MINUTES PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT, A CIRCUT BREAKER TRIPPED CAUSING A POWER OUTAGE IN THE HOIST HOUSE. UPON RESTORATION OF POWER, THE HOISTS WERE RESTARTED. THE PLC CONTROL HAD SCRAMBLE D NUMBERS ON THE SKIP LOCATION INDICATOR. AFTER CALIBRATION OF THESE NUMBERS, THE HOIST BEGAN OPERATION. AFTER TRAVELING 875 FEET, THE SKIP CRAHED INTO THE HEADFRAME. THE END RESULTED IN DAMA

September 13, 1997 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
BHP Copper Inc · Fall from ladders

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON THE 2675 LEVEL. HE WAS ON A LADDER HANDING TIMBER TO HIS PARTNER. THE GROUND STARTED TO FALL AND HE JUMPED OFF THE LADDER OUT OF THE WAY. HE WAS TREATED AT THE DISPENSA RY ADN CONTINUED WORKING. ON 9-16-97 HE WAS SEENBY A DR AT THE SMHCC AND WAS RELEASED TO RESTRICTED DUTY. HE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A LUMBO-SACRAL SPRAIN/STRAIN.

September 11, 1997 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
BHP Copper Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS WORKING ON THE 3530 LEVEL. HE WAS USING THE ITERCOM WHEN A ROCK FELL OUT OF THE BACK, HITTING HIM ON THE HEAD NECK. HE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A T1 DISK FRACTURE AND CERVICAL SPRAIN AND RELE ASED TO WORK WITH RESTRICTIONS.

September 9, 1997 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal trackman, track worker, track gang HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
BHP Copper Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS WORKING ON THE 3570 LEVEL. HE WAS JACKING UP A RAIL, LEANED OVER TO PUSH THE BAR DOWN WHEN THE BAR SLIPPED, HITTING HIM ON THE MOUTH. THIS RESULTED IN A LACERATION, UPPER LIP, REQUIRING 2 SUTURES.

September 9, 1997 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal ENTRAPMENT
BHP Copper Inc · Accident type, without injuries

FAULKIN HOIST AT 3A CHIPPY SUSTAINED A BREAK TO THE DRIVE MOTOR TO PINION COUPLER. THE HOISTMAN HEARD A NOISE, PARKED THE HOIST AND REQUESTED A MECHANICAL INSPECTION. THE HOIST WAS BROUGHT TO A NORMAL STOP, JUST ABOVE THE 2675 LEVEL, WITH AN EE IN THE CAGE. THE EE REMAINED IN THE CAGE FOR APPROX. 1 1/2" HOURS, AT WHICH TIME HE WAS RETREIVED VIA THE PRODUCTION HOIST.

September 9, 1997 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
BHP Copper Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS WORKING ON THE 3530 LEVEL. HE WAS INSIDE AN LHD BUCKET LOADING THE BACK WHEN THE BACK CAME IN AND HE WAS HIT BY FALLING ROCKS. HE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A CERVICAL SPAIN AND RELEASED FOR WO RK. ON 9-10 HE RETURNED TO THE SMHCC AND WAS DIAUGNOSED WITH A COMPRESSION FRACTURE, NECK, AND WAS RELEASE FOR WORK WITH RESTRICTIONS.

September 5, 1997 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
BHP Copper Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WAS WORKING ON THE 3440 LEVEL. HE WAS PUTTING IN A CONTROL BOARD WHEN A ROCK FELL, PINNING HIS RIGHT LITTLE FINGER BETWEEN THE CONTROL BOARD AND THE ROCK. HE SUSTAINED A FRACTURE, RIGHT LIT TLE FINGER.

September 4, 1997 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STRIKING OR BUMPING
BHP Copper Inc · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS WORKING ON THE 2950 LEVEL. HE WAS WALKING WHEN HE STEPPED FORWARD AND HIT HIS HEAD ON AN OVERHEAD PIPE, KNOCKING HIM BACK. HE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A CERVICAL STRAIN AND RELEASED FOR WORK. ON 9-10-97 HE RETURNED TO THE SMHCC WHEN THE CONDITION WORSENED AND WAS RELEASED FOR RESTRICTED DUTY.

August 29, 1997 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
BHP Copper Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS GUIDING THE CABLE THROUGH A SHEAVE BLOCK AND HER FINGER GOT CAUGHT BETWEEN THE CABLE AND SHEAVE BLOCK.

August 28, 1997 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
BHP Copper Inc · Fall down raise, shaft or manway

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON THE 2950 LEVEL. HE WAS WORKING IN THE RAISES CLEANING DOWN WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL DOWN THE RAISE. HE SYFFERED LACERATONS ON THE HEAD AND FACE CAUSING HIM TO LOSE TIME FROM WORK.

August 21, 1997 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal chute blaster, rockman, hang-up man, raise blaster POWERED HAULAGE
BHP Copper Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS WORKING ON THE 2615 LEVEL. HE WAS CLEANING OUT BOTTOM OF DRAWPOINT WITH A BAR AND HAD HIS RT FOOT ON THE RAIL. A ROCK CAME DOWN, STRIKINGHIM ON THE RT FOOT. THIS INCIDENT RESULTED IN A FRACTURE, RT 3RD TOE.

August 11, 1997 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal security guard, watchman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
BHP Copper Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WALKING OUT OF SECURITY OFFICE, STEPPED ON A SAND BAG AND SLIPPED AND FELL.

August 6, 1997 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
BHP Copper Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON THE 2615 LEVEL. HE WAS COLLARING A HOLE WHEN THE MACHINE GOT AWAY FROM HIM. HE TRIED TO HOLD IT BACK WHEN HE FELT A POP IN HIS GROIN AREA. HE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A PO SSIBLE LEFT INGUINAL HERNIA AND WAS PUT ON RESTRICTED DUTY UNTIL HE WAS SEEN BY A SPECIALIST.

August 6, 1997 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
BHP Copper Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON THE 3570 LEVEL. HE WAS REACHING FOR A LIGHT SWITCH ON A BATTERY MOTOR AND HAD HIS HAND ON THE BOX PLATE. THE CARS STARTED TO DRIFT BACK, JOLTING THE BATTERY MOTOR AND HE SLID HIS HAND ON THE EDGE OF THE PLATE, LACERATING HIS FINGERS. HE RECEIVED 8 SUTURES, LEFT MIDDLE FINGER AND 3 SUTURES, LEFT INDEX FINGER.

August 4, 1997 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
BHP Copper Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON THE 3570 LEVEL. HE WAS PLACING A KICKER ON A POST WHEN SOME ROCKS FELL FROM ABOVE, KNOCKING HIS HARD HAT OFF. A ROCK HIT HIM ON THE HEAD CAUSING A LACERATION WHICH RE QUIRED 5 STAPES TO CLOSE.

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The full compliance file on San Manuel Mine

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