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June 2, 2021 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cyprus Tohono Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee twisted at the waist while lifting a HDPE pipe fusing machine and felt a dull burning pain in lower back. Employee was evaluated by a medical professional on June 6th and diagnosed with a lower back strain. The employee was placed on restricted duty from June 3rd to June 7th.

November 19, 2009 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cyprus Tohono Corp · Struck by flying object

Employee was reposistioning the flyght pump, when he grabbed the discharge hose to set the pump verticle, hose came loose and employee was sprayed in the chest and face.

July 23, 2007 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cyprus Tohono Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employees were removing the window AC unit. While lowering the unit on the table, his left fifth finger was caught under the unit, causing a small laceration.

January 13, 2006 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cyprus Tohono Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee states while attempting to catch falling pvc, his left thumb became entrapped between bail and plate. Sustained laceration of left thumb.

December 4, 2004 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cyprus Tohono Corp · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Transporting a container of acid down a stairway during night shift under raining conditions.

November 22, 2000 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cyprus Tohono Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS GATHERING TOOLS AFTER COMPLETING HIS ASSIGNMENT. EMPLOYEE DROPPED 24" CRESCENT WRENCH ON LEFT HAND RING FINGER.

August 3, 2000 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cyprus Tohono Corp · Struck by falling object

WAS RUNNING THEW LOADER TAKING DOWN A BUILDING--STOPPED THE MACHINE AND GOT OUT WALKING AROUND THE FRONT OF THE LOADER WHEN A PIPE HIT HIM FROM ONE OF THE OTHER PIECES OF EQUIPMENT WORKING ON THE SITE.

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