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2000–2026
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July 20, 2007 UT · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mariana Copper One · Fall from machine

Employee was stepping off a track drill when her foot slipped causing her to fall on the ground.

May 15, 2007 UT · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mariana Copper One · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee sprained ankle while exiting a small skid steer loader.

March 14, 2007 UT · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mariana Copper One · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee (E) was exiting a service vehicle his foot slipped and he twisted his ankle. Attending physician recommended modified duty until pain and swelling subsides.

September 1, 2006 UT · Metal/Non-Metal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mariana Copper One · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

Employee(E) was changing height of Index Feed conveyor and replaced set pins. The (E) turned to dismount platform and fell backwards into the framework of the conveyor.The (E) sustained a laceration above his left eye. The (E) was transported to the San Juan Hospital where he received sutures to close the wound.

August 28, 2006 UT · Metal/Non-Metal water truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mariana Copper One · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Dismounting water wagon-missed bottom step, fell to ground, left knee injury.

September 8, 2005 UT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mariana Copper One · Fall to the walkway or working surface

While stepping over curb, employee tripped and fell breaking his fall with his hands.

June 10, 2005 UT · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mariana Copper One · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE STEPPED BACKWARD AND FELL.

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