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August 6, 2018 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Carlota Copper Company · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was kneeling on equipment step, went to reposition self and in a twisting motion injured lower back. Employee was in considerable pain and had to be taken to medical facility.

February 7, 2014 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal security guard, watchman OTHER
Carlota Copper Company · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Officer returned from patrol and noticed that other officer on duty did not look well. Asked officer questions, but the officer answered in a confused manner. First responders were called, 911 was called, but since 911 had trouble figuring out location first responders drove officer to hospital. First responders said she had a heart attack.

September 12, 2009 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal security guard, watchman OTHER
Carlota Copper Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

None known - sitting outside of security office when employee was bitten by an unknown insect.

August 26, 2008 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman OTHER
Carlota Copper Company · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Sat down for break at 9:00 am. Felt dizzy, shortness of breath and had chest pains. Layed on floor until paramedics arrived.

May 12, 2008 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
Carlota Copper Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Pulled left testicle inguinal ligament while deploying 80 MIL LLDPE when a gust of wind came up and blew out liner. He had a tight grip on it and this caused him to be pulled out of position, resulting in a strain on ligament. Return to work 5/13/08 with light duty restriction until 5/15/08. He remains on light duty restriction to date.

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