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August 1, 2003 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 ON THE TRACKS OF A DOZER, LOOKING FOR A COOLANT LEAK. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO REPOSITION HIS BODY HE LOST HIS BALANCE, AND GRABBED A HAND RAIL ABOVE THE ENGINE COVER. THE EMP LOYEE LATER REPORTED HE FELT PAIN IN HIS CENTER BACK.

May 13, 2003 NM · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE WAS PUSHING A RAFFINATE TEE TOGETHER WHEN IT POPPED OUT SPRAYING SOLUTION IN HIS FACE AND EYES. EE WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES BUT NOT WEARING SUIT OR FACE SHIELD.

April 9, 2003 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

EE SUFFERED A SOFT TUSSUE BRUISE TO THE TOP OF HIS LEFT FOOT WHILE HE WAS OPENING A TOOL DRAWER FROM HIS TOOL BOX. THE DRAWER AND THE TOOLS INSIDE THE DRAWER FELL FROM THE TOOL BOX. EE WAS GIV EN A WEEK OF RESTRICTIONS (5 DAYS), STARTING ON 4-14-03.

August 29, 2002 NM · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Struck against stationary object

THE EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO CLOSE THE DOOR ON A NEW STORAGE CONTAINER. THE DOOR WAS JAMMED & NOT CLOSING PROPERLY. THE EMPLOYEE WAS EXERTING A LOT OF FORCE WHEN THE LEVER FINALLY GAVE, CAUS ING THE EMPLOYEE TO STRIKE THE BACK OF HIS RIGHT HAND ON THE DOOR LATCH.

April 16, 2002 NM · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE CAME IN CONTACT WITH A MIXTURE OF PREGNANT LEACH SOLUTION (PLS) AND ORGANIC, WHILE ATTEMPTINGTO DRAIN AND CLEAN THE EIA SETTLER. THE EXPOSURECAUSED EE TO DEVELOP CONTACT DERMATITIS (RASH).

April 16, 2002 NM · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE CAME IN CONTACT WITH A MIXTURE OF PREGNANT LEACH SOLUTION (PLS) AND ORGANIC, WHILE ATTEMPTINGTO DRAIN AND CLEAN THE EIA SETTLER. THE EXPOSURECAUSED EE TO DEVELOP CONTACT DERMITITIS (RASH).

April 16, 2002 NM · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE CAME IN CONTACT WITH A MIXTURE OF PREGNANT LEACH SOLUTION (PLS) AND ORGANIC, WHILE ATTEMPTINGTO DRAIN AND CLEAN THE EIA SETTLER. THE EXPOSURECAUSED EE TO DEVELOP CONTACT DERMITITIS (RASH).

March 7, 2002 NM · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING A BATTERY BOX COVER ON A WATER TRUCK WHEN HE STRUCK HIS RIGHT THUMB ON A SHARP EDGE CAUSING A SMALL LACERATION. THE WOUND WAS BOUND TOGETHER WITH MEDICAL GLUE.

September 12, 2001 NM · Metal/Non-Metal cleanup man, cleanup worker HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS FILLING A 2.5 GAL. JUG WITH THE WATER IN A JANITOR SINK FOR MOPPING FLOORS IN THE MINE MAINTENANCE CHANGE ROOM. SHE PULLED A MUSCLE IN HER LOWER RIGHT BACK WHILE LIFTING THE HEAVY JUG.

September 11, 2001 NM · Metal/Non-Metal shopman repair cars, mechanic HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE METAL CHIPS/SHAVING FROM THE CHIP PAN ON THE 36" LATHE, WHEN HE RECEIVED LACERATIONS TO HIS LEFT INDEX FINGER AND THUMB.

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.

March 7, 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... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE WAS ADJUSTING THE FRONT IDLERS ON THE 42 SHOVEL, WHEN THE CABLE WIRE BROKE AND A WIRE STRAIN STRUCK THE EMPLOYEE ON LEFT SIDE OF HIS LOWER JAW.

December 8, 2000 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

THE EMPLOYEE NOTICED A RASH ON HIS RIGHT HAND AFTER REMOVING RUBBER GLOVES.

November 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 falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF TAKING SHIM PLATES OFF OF A PALLET, WHEN THE WEIGHT OF THE SHIMS SHIFTED, CAUSING THE SHIMS TO FALL PFF PALLET AND ONTO THE EMPLOYEE.

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.

March 3, 2000 NM · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WAS ASSISTING IN LIFTING-LOADING OXYGEN AND A CETYENE TANKS, ALSO PULLING 6" WATER LINE FOR FLANGE CONNECTIONS, PULLED MUSCLE IN RIGHT SHOULDER.

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.

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