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April 13, 2026 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Resolution Copper Mining LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The injured employee was handling the crosshead hook on the #2 bucket for inspections on the bell line. As the employee was walking backward with the crosshead hook, their right boot caught on a "lip" of the collar doors. This caused the employee's knee to hyperextend.

November 4, 2020 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Resolution Copper Mining LLC · Fall onto or against objects

The employee caught a boot on the top of a short retaining wall and tripped and fell. The injured struck forehead on the forks of forklift causing a laceration that required three sutures to close.

February 10, 2020 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal shaftcrew, shaft repair, skip tender, station tender SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Resolution Copper Mining LLC · Fall down raise, shaft or manway

While working in the shaft the miner fell from height while attempting to access the bench to reattach the bail on the muck bucket. The miner landed on both feet on the muck pile and then rolled. Injuries included a hairline fracture to the left Tibia and a sprained ankle. The miner was released to light duty.

February 28, 2015 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Resolution Copper Mining LLC · Fall from ladders

The employee slipped and fell off of a ladder while descending it landing on his r-foot, left side. The employee worked without medical treatment until March 9th.

August 17, 2011 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Resolution Copper Mining LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Worker stepped into a sump hole filled with water. Ankle sprain was diagnosed on 08/17/11. On 09/01/11 an avulsion fracture of the ankle was diagnosed rending the injury Reportable. This is medical only. No restricted duty or lost time.

October 22, 2008 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Resolution Copper Mining LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Worker was installing resin cartridge in a drill hole. He lost balance and slipped and his left hand contacted a sharp protruding piece of wire mesh screen.

November 10, 2005 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Resolution Copper Mining LLC · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Public Electric utility crew was performing maintenance on electric transmission tower. Tower was located in remote area separate from mine. While descending the hill on which the tower is located, Employee slipped and fell down steeply inclinded surface 45 ft.

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