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1983–2026
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October 25, 1999 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeport McMoRan Copper & Gold · Fall from machine

THE EMPLOYEE WAS COMPLETING A PER OPERATION CHECK OF OUR WATER TRUCK (USED FOR DUST CONTROL ON ROADS) WHEN HE SLIPPED OFF THE MOUNTING STEP ANDFELL TO THE GROUND, HURTING HIS LEFT HIP, LEG AN D SHOULDER. HE WAS TAKEN TO THE CLINIC WHEN IT OPENED AT 8:00 AM.

April 26, 1998 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal security guard, watchman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeport McMoRan Copper & Gold · Fall down stairs

AFTER CHECKING LOCKED DOOR AT HOSPITAL, SHE STEPPED TOO CLOSED TO FRONT OF STEP AND HER WEIGHT CAUSED HER FOOT TO SLIP OFF AND SHE LANDED HARD ON HER LEFT FOOT. LATER AFTER RETURNING TO GUARD SHACK HER FOOT STARTED HURTING. SHE FINISHED SHIFT AND AFTER REPORTING FOR WORK THE NEXT DAY WENT TO THE CLINIC

February 12, 1992 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Phelps Dodge Mining Company · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING DOWN THE DRIFT TRIPPED AND FELL CUTTING HIS LEG ON A SHARP ROCK.

October 10, 1983 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeport McMoRan Copper & Gold · Struck against stationary object

WHILE HELPING TO INSTALL RAILROAD TRACK THE EMPLOYEE STUMBLED OVER A RAIL ROAD TIE CAUSING HIM TO INJURE THE MIDDLE TOE ON HIS RIGHT FOOT

July 24, 1983 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal driller, highwall operator, highwall drill operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeport McMoRan Copper & Gold · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMP WAS WATCHING THE CABLE CREW ONE LEVEL ABOVE HIM WHEN CREW TOSSED A CABLE DOWN TO THE EMP LEVEL A ROCK FELL ERATICALLY WHEN HE TURNED TO RUN THE EMP TRIPPED FELL AND SUFFERED A LACERATION TO HIS ELBOW

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