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273,193
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Years on record
2000–2026
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September 10, 2003 NM · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE WAS CHANGING INTO HIS WORK CLOTHES, WHEN HE FELT SOMETHING BITE OR STING HIM ON THE RIGHT HAND. HE SHOOK HIS HAND BUT DID NOT SEE ANYTHING. EE WAS TAKEN INTO THE HOSPITAL AND GIVEN PRESCRI PTION LEVEL DOSAGE OF AN OVER THE COUNTER MEDICATION. EE WAS SCHEDULED FOR TRAINING THE FOLLOWING MORNING AND DID NOT COME IN COMPLAINING OF PAIN.

October 13, 2000 NM · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman OTHER
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING HOODS ON LIGHT FIXTURES IN FLOATATION AREA. EMPLOYEE IS SENSITIVE TO CONCENTRATION.

January 26, 2000 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

WIND GUST CAUSED DOOR TO SHUT ON MECHANIC'S FINGER AS HE WAS CLIMBING INTO CAB OF HAUL TRUCK.

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