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September 5, 2025 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Copper World, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While performing work on a slope, employee was repositioning filter fabric. Upon completion, the employee turned to descend the slope and, during the initial step, experienced a right ankle roll due to an obstruction beneath the fabric.

May 6, 2022 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Copper World, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Miner was walking on a slope during survey activities when miner slipped and fell on back.

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