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3,111
Years on record
1983–2026
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November 20, 1989 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cyprus Twin Buttes Corp · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

HEAVY RAIN- ACCUMULATED DRILL CUTTINGS. EMPLOYEE STEPPED ONTO WET DIRTY PLATFORM AND FELL BACKWARD. INJURY OCCURRED WHEN HE TRIED TO BREAK HIS FALL; CONTUSION TO ELBOW OCCURRED.

September 26, 1988 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cyprus Twin Buttes Corp · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

LOST GRIP WHEN IDLER ASSEMBLY MOVED AND FELL APPROX 6 FT FROM ELEVATED TRUSS. LOST HIS BALANCE AND TRIED TO GRAB ON TO A BOLT BUT BOLT WAS NOT TIGHTENED.

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