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273,095
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1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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May 18, 2010 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Freeport McMoRan Corporation · Struck against a moving object

While operator was operating a rubber tire dozer on a dump, he turned around to look behind him, as he brought his head back to normal position his neck popped.

November 28, 2000 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Freeport McMoRan Corporation · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF REMOVING A RIGHT REAR STRUT FROM A HAUL TRUCK, USING A HYDRAULIC PULLER. EMPLOYEE REACHED INTO THE STRUT AREA TO SEE IF THE PIN HAD MOVED. THE PULLER BROKE AND HIT HIS RIGHT HAND PUSHING IT UP AGAINST THE RIGHT WHEEL DRUM CAUSING A LACERATION TO HAND.

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