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2000–2026
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August 24, 2025 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver OTHER
Pinto Valley Mining Corp. · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

A haul truck operator noticed redness and swelling on EE's forearm assumed to be from an insect bite or sting, on evaluation EE was referred to medical evaluation for a possible allergic reaction. EE was was diagnosed with an acute, localized reaction and prescribed a steroid and light duty for the course of medication.

July 5, 2023 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator OTHER
Pinto Valley Mining Corp. · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Injured Right knee and did not report until 7/7/2023 and then EE was out on EE's 7 days off and will become a lost time on 7-14-23.

October 9, 2017 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman OTHER
Pinto Valley Mining Corp. · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was kneeling down, when employee stood up felt a pull/sharp pain on left knee.

October 8, 2016 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner OTHER
Pinto Valley Mining Corp. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Wind blew door of truck shut, pinching the employee's fingers.

November 11, 2015 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator OTHER
Pinto Valley Mining Corp. · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee attempted to stand from the sitting position and felt sharp pain in his lower back.

June 11, 2014 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal vacuum filter operator, flotation mill/concentrator operator, flotation plant operator OTHER
Pinto Valley Mining Corp. · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee felt knee pop when he stood up from stooping position.

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