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July 14, 2009 UT · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mariana Copper One · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

The employee was trying to free a cathode that was stuck in the reciever of a stripping machine. While trying to free it, the cathode sprung back and caught his hand between the cathode and an I-beam. This caused a laceration to his ring finger.

August 27, 2007 UT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mariana Copper One · Struck by flying object

Employee was changing a hydraulic cylinder under a stripping machine when something dripped in his eye.

August 24, 2007 UT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mariana Copper One · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was helping another mechanic install a shock on an ATV. While he was lifting up the back of the ATV he felt a strain to his abdomen. He did not seek medical attention until 09/01/07 at which time he was put on light duty.

April 18, 2007 UT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mariana Copper One · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was exiting a fork lift and sprained his ankle when he stepped to the ground.

December 8, 2006 UT · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mariana Copper One · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Equipment mechanic was draining hydraulic oil from the resevoir on a FEL and oil splashed on the employee's face and entered his eyes. The eyes were immediately rinsed out and the employee remained at work. The following day, 12/9/06, the employee complained of irritation in the right eye, a doctor found his eye to be normal, but prescribed eye drops for the irritation.

November 17, 2006 UT · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mariana Copper One · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was righting an air diaphragm pump and felt a sharp pain in the right groin area. When the injury was reported medical assistance was offered and declined. Employee informed company management on Monday, Nov 20th that he would like to see a doctor. On Nov 21, 2006 the company doctor diagnosed the injury as an inguinal hernia.

July 12, 2006 UT · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mariana Copper One · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was connecting surface acid line when a small residual amount of sulfer sprayed the employee's right arm, hand & wrist. Employee was taken to hospital where a prescription strength silva cream was predcribed and the employee was released to full duty.

March 10, 2006 UT · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mariana Copper One · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was shoveling spillage off catwalk. Shovel caught on a rock and employee felt pain in right shoulder.

December 20, 2005 UT · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mariana Copper One · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cutting away section of chute work when it broke loose it caught his glove and pulled his hand in pinning his finger between chute and deck, causing amputation of the tip of left middle finger.

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