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September 24, 1999 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS BENDING DOWN TO PICK UP A PIECE OF WOOD AND HIS RIGHT FOOT SLIPPED AND HIS LEFT KNEE POPPED.

September 19, 1999 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal coal/ore shovel operator, shoveler, power shoveler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco Inc · Fall from machine

THE EE WAS COMING DOWN THE LADDER ON THE E.S. -02 SHOVEL & SLIPPED & FELL TWISTING LEFT ANKLE AT BOTTOM STEP

September 15, 1999 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE STATED HE WAS GETTING OUT OF DRIVERS SIDE OF FLATBED TRUCK. EE STEPPED ON SMALL ROCK AND TWISTED LEFT ANKLE. NOTE: ACCIDENT BECAME REPORTABLE ON 9-21-99 WHEN A FRACTURE WAS DETECTED BY AN O RTHOPEDIC SURGEON.

September 8, 1999 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal drill helper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WAS UNLOADING THE ROD TRUCK AND CARRYING THE RODS ON HIS SHOULDER TO SET ON THE PIPE RACK. AS HE WAS WALKING TOWARDS THE RACK WITH THE PIPE ON HIS SHOULDER HE SLIPPED ON A ROCK AND THE PIPE FELL FROM HIS SHOULDER AND HIS RIGHT ARM GOT CAUGHT BETWEEN THE PIPE AND THE PIPE RACK.

August 28, 1999 TN · Metal/Non-Metal SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco Inc · Fall from machine

EE FELL WHILE DISMOUNTING DRILL JUMBO-SPRAINED BACK BEGAN LOSING TIME 8/29/99

August 10, 1999 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS INSPECTING A OVERHEAD CRANE WHEN HE SLIPPED ON FLOOR LEVEL, STRIKING HIS RT FOREARM ON A CONTAINMENT CURB. LOST TIME.

August 9, 1999 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE A BINDER CHAIN FROM A LOCKER WHEN THE CHAIN BECAME TANGLED. AS HE PULLED HARDER ON THE CHAIN, IT DISLODFGE, CAUSING HIM TO LOSE BALANCE AND FALL. HE ATTEMPTED TO LI MIT HIS FALL WITH HIS LEFT ARM.

July 5, 1999 TN · Metal/Non-Metal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

SPRAINED LEFT KNEE MOUNTING BELTING MACHINE. BEGAN RESTRICTED WORK 7/13/99.

May 27, 1999 TN · Metal/Non-Metal scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE SLIPPED ON LOADER- STRAINED LEFTS HOULDER BEGAN RESTRICTED WORK 5-28-99.

May 27, 1999 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco Inc · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

EE WAS CLIMBING POLE. HE CUT OUT AND FELL APPROXIMATELY 40'

May 13, 1999 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco Inc · Fall from machine

THE EE WAS CLIMBING DOWN FROM THE MILL LINER MACHINE & MISSED A STEP & FELL BREAKING HIS FALLBY PLACING HIS HAND OUT HE DISLOCATED HIS FINGER

April 10, 1999 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal security guard, watchman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

WHILE CONDUCTING A PATROL OF THE SAFETY TRAINING ROOM THE SUBJECT SLIPPED ON AN UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT THAT WAS LYING ON THE FLOOR. (MAY HAVE BEEN A PEN OR PENCIL). THE SUBJECT LOST HIS BALANCE A ND FELL ONTO A CHAIR AND THEN ONTO THE FLOOR. THE SUBJECT STATED THAT HE DID NOT TURN ON THE LIGHTING IN THE TRAINING ROOM PRIOR TO OR AFTER THE INJURY.

March 30, 1999 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

WHILE CHECKING EQUALIZER PIN ON A SHOVEL BUCKET, HE SLIPPED AND FELL LANDING ON HIS LEFT WRIST. THE RESULT WAS A FRACTURE TO THE WRIST AREA.

February 15, 1999 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal coal/ore shovel operator, shoveler, power shoveler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco Inc · Fall from machine

THE EE WAS CLIMBING DOWN OFF OF 557 RUBBER TIRE DOZER & SLIPPED & FELL

February 2, 1999 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE STATED HE SLIPPED WHILE WALKING TO LOADOUT TUNNEL. BEGAN LOSING TIME 2-3-99.

January 28, 1999 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE CLIMBING DOWN FROM A CONVEYOR BELT AFTER COMPLETING REPAIRS, EE TWISTED HIS LEFT KNEE.

January 25, 1999 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal clerk, timekeeper, office worker, director of sales SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE WALKING TO THE SHOVEL AND DRILL MAINTENANCE OFFICE, SHE TWISTED HER RIGHT ANKLE. RESULTANT INJURY WAS A DISTAL FRACTURE TO THE TIBIA AREA.

January 2, 1999 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

THE EE WAS CLIMBING DOWN OFF A DOZER CARRYING AN AIR IMPACT, WHEN HE SLIPPED AND IN THE PROCESS OF TRYING TO CATCH HIMSELF HE SMASHED HIS FINGER BETWEEN THE DOZER AND THE IMPACT.

December 29, 1998 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco Inc · Fall onto or against objects

WHILE CLIMBING OVER THE TOP CHANNEL FOA CONVEYOR MODULE, EE'S RIGHT FOOT SLIPPED AND HE CONTACTED THE TOP CHANNEL WITH HIS LEFT KNEE.

November 18, 1998 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE SPRAINED KNEE. STEPPED IN LOW SPOT. REPORTABLE DUE TO PHYSICAL THERAPY.

October 21, 1998 TN · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
American Limestone Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE EXITING BULLDOZER, EE STEPPED DOWN ONTO TRACK CLEAT RATHER THAN ON FLAT SURFACE, RESULTING IN HIS TURNING HIS ANKLE.

September 20, 1998 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WALKED IN AN INLIT AREA, WALKED THRU SAFETY TAPE INTO A HOLE THAT HAD BEEN CUT IN THE ROOF OF THE 4100 SHOVEL.

September 15, 1998 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS HOOKING UP WATER HOSE TO THE DRILL RIG, SLIPPED AND LANDED ON HIS RIGHT SHOULDER. BEGAN LOSING TIME 9-16-98

September 12, 1998 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco Inc · Fall onto or against objects

DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER, AN EMPLOYEE STOOD ON BED OF HIS PICK UP AND LEANED OVER TO MEASURE A PIN. THE EE HAD GREASE ON THE BOTTOM OF HIS BOOTS. THE COMBINED WEATHER/BOOTS CAUSED HIM TO SLIP HITTING HIS HIP/FOREARM ON THE BUMPER. EE DID NOT LOSE TIME BUT IS GETTING PHYSICAL THERAPY.

September 8, 1998 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Silver Bell Mining Llc · Fall onto or against objects

INJURED, WALKING ON A HILL SIDE, SLIPPED ON LOOSE WET GROUND, STRIKING RIGH KNEE ON BARREL CACTUS.

August 5, 1998 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE DISMOUNTING THE TRACK-MOBILE, EMPLOYEE MISSED THE LAST STEP OF THE LADDER, AND TWISTED HIS ANKLE.

July 31, 1998 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE STANDING IN THE NORTH CRUSHER REPAIR AREA, EE TURNED TO WALK AWAY AND FELT HIS RIGHT KNEE LOCK-UP. EE HAD RIGHT KNEE SURGERY IN 11-98. HE STARTED LOSING TIME THE DAY OF THE SURGERY.

July 28, 1998 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco Inc · Fall from machine

WHILE DISMOUNTING #425 DOZER, EMPLOYEE PULLED A MUSCLE ON HIS RIGHT LOWER LEG.

July 21, 1998 TN · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
American Limestone Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATES: WAS GETTING OUT OF TRUCK AND TURNED AROUND TO BACK OF TRUCK.

July 21, 1998 TN · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco Inc · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE SPRAINED RIGHT KNEE STEPPING INTO TRACTOR BED. REPORTABLE DUE TO SEVERAL THERAPY SESSIONS. NO LOST TIME, NO RESTRICTED DUTY REQUIRED.

July 13, 1998 VA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
American Limestone Company Inc · Fall from machine

EE WAS CLIMBING DOWN LADDER OF WATER TRUCK WHEN HIS FOOT SLIPPED, SHIFTING HIS WEIGHT TO HIS RIGHT SHOULDER.

July 10, 1998 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco Inc · Fall down stairs

WHILE WALKING DOWN STAIRS, EE SLIPPED AND FELL. HIS RIGHT HAND STRUCK THE HAND RAIL FRACTURING HIS RIGHT MIDDLE FINGER.

July 6, 1998 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco Inc · Fall from machine

THE EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING ON THE PUSH ARM SUPPORT ON #555 RUBBER TIRE DOZER, WHILE HE RE-FUELED THE DOZER, THE EMPLOYEE SLIPPED AND LOST HIS FOOTING AND FELL, STRADLING THE PUSH ARM.

June 19, 1998 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco Inc · Fall onto or against objects

THE EE WAS TIGHTENING THE BOLTS ON A CROWD MOTOR DRIVE COUPLING, WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL STRIKING HIS HEAD ON THE HAND RAILING.

June 4, 1998 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco Inc · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS SERVICING EQUIPMENT , SLIPPED AND HIT WRIST AGAINST STRUCTURE - REPORTABLE DUE TO STITCHES.

June 2, 1998 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EE WAS WALKING ALONG THE EDGE OF A EXCAVATION WHEN, IT GAVE WAY THE EE SLIDE DOWN THE SIDE AND CUT HIS ARM.

May 25, 1998 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

WHILE DISMOUNTING A PIECE OF EQUIPMENT, THE EE SLIPPED AND TRIED TO GRAB THE RAIL AND KEEP HIMSELF FROM FALLING, HURTING HIS RIGHT SHOULDER.

May 22, 1998 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EE WAS STANDING ON A SMALL WORK STAND AS HE STEPPED OFF THE STAND SLIPPED FOREWARD CAUSEING HIM TO TWIST THIS LOWER BACK.

April 22, 1998 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EE ALLEGES THAT WHILE CARRYING STARTER SHEETS ON TOP OF CALLS TO BACK CHARGE SHE SLIPPED AND TWISTED HER BACK.

April 16, 1998 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE STEPPING DOWN FROM NORTH #1 TIEDOWN FROM AN OUTHOUSE, EE SLIPPED AND IN THE PROCESS OF CATCHING HIMSELF WITH HIS RIGHT HAND HE HURT HIS RIGHT SHOULDER. EE HAD ROTATOR CUFF SURGERY IN SEP T 98 AND STARTED LOSING TIME THEN.

April 13, 1998 TN · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE STATES HE INJURED HIS BACK (SLIPPED) ON 4.13.98 HIS LAST DAY WORKED WAS 6.14.98. INVESTIGATION IS NOT COMPLETED A REVISION MAY BE FORTHCOMING.

April 8, 1998 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco Inc · Fall from ladders

WHILE CLIMBING A LADDER TO AN ELEVATOR CONTROL ROOM, EE'S HAND SLIPPED & HE FELL OFF THE LADDER APPROX 1' & LANDED ON HIS RIGHT FOOT/ANKLE. THE RESULT WAS A FRACTURED BONE AT THE ANKLE.

March 30, 1998 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco Inc · Fall from machine

THE EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING DOWN THE LADDER ON HIS HAUL TRUCK AND SLIPPED AND TWISTED HIS RIGHT KNEE AND LOWER BACK.

March 29, 1998 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Silver Bell Mining Llc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE STOOD ON PUMP TO OPEN WASTE OIL CONTAINER WETBOOT SOLE CAUSED HIM TO SLIP AND CATCH HMSELF WITH RIGHT ARM, STRAINING SHOULDER.

March 29, 1998 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

WHILE WORKING IN THE HOUSE OF THE 515 SHOVEL, EE SLIPPED IN SOME WATER AND IN DOING SO STRAINED HIS GROIN AREA.

February 12, 1998 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE STEPPING DOWN FROM THE METAL SKIRT RAIL ON THE SPREADER BELT, HE TWISTED HIS RIGHT ANKLE.

February 5, 1998 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco Inc · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

THE EMPLOYEE WALKED OUT ON A CATWALK TO CHECK A LIMIT SWITCH. AS HE WALKED OUT TO THE SWITCH, THE GRATING GAVE WAY AND THE EMPLOYEE FELL.

January 30, 1998 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco Inc · Fall from machine

EE FELL FROM TRACTOR OPERATOR PULLED OUT WITHOUT WARNING LANDED ON LEFT SHOULDER.

January 19, 1998 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal coal/ore shovel operator, shoveler, power shoveler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco Inc · Fall from machine

THE EE WAS STEPPING OFF THE BUS AT THE E.S. 14 SHOVEL PIT WHEN HE TRIPPED AND FELL TO THE GROUND.

January 8, 1998 TN · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE SLIPPED ON SURFACE - SPRAINED RIGHT KNEE. BEGAN LOSING TIME 1/14/98

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