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January 2, 2015 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Carlota Copper Company · Fall onto or against objects

employee was being dropped off at her truck when she slipped on ice and hit her right shoulder on the door of the van

January 14, 2014 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Carlota Copper Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING OFF OF A STACKED SLOPE AND STEPPED/TRIPPED ON A ROCK AND FELL. EMPLOYEE SOUGHT MEDICAL ATTENTION ON 01/15/2014. RESTRICTED DUTY ASSIGNMENT.

October 31, 2013 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Carlota Copper Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking down the stairs when he reached the last step he twisted his right knee.

October 8, 2013 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Carlota Copper Company · Fall from machine

Employee twisted right ankle on the last ladder rung while dismounting equipment which caused falling to the ground and breaking the fall with right wrist

October 4, 2011 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal drill helper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Carlota Copper Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Driller Helper was removing fittings from the station pump with a pipe wrench. The wrench lost bite and the helper landed on his back. He continued working for several days, but decided to see a physician on 10/10/2011.

October 7, 2009 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Carlota Copper Company · Fall from machine

Worker had finished fueling a Cat 14h motor grader, while dismounting the machine using the steps, his right foot slip off the last step resulting in a sprained right ankle.

May 20, 2009 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal coal/ore shovel operator, shoveler, power shoveler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Carlota Copper Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

On 5/20/09 worker climbed down the ladder of a Hitachi EX1800 Hydraulic shovel in order to check the level of the hydraulic oil in the tank. He turned at the bottom of the steps and twisted his left knee. The worker reported the incident to his foreman but did not seek immediate treatment. The worker asked to see a physician on May 22nd and was diagnosed with a sprained left knee.

January 1, 2009 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Carlota Copper Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

A bundle of cathode struck the stairway while the employee was on the second stair thread from the top causing him to sprain his right ankle.

September 6, 2008 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Carlota Copper Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee (Water Truck Driver)was next to the water valve at the Kline Water Station. As he stood up to to turn off the water valve, his right foot slipped from underneath him causing him to fall forward striking his left knee on the ground. He sustained a factured tibia.

July 31, 2008 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Carlota Copper Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was installing elec. underground. When he was getting out of trench he twisted his left knee.

July 21, 2008 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal electrician helper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Carlota Copper Company · Fall from ladders

Employee was on a power pole when his boot cleat lost grip due to a crack in the wood pole causing him to slip 15 to 20 feet to the ground.

April 4, 2008 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal stone finishing and sizing personnel, stone/rock cut/polish/saw operator, splitter, cutter, trimmer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Carlota Copper Company · Fall onto or against objects

While pouring a concrete slab, he slipped in wet cement. As he tried to catch himself from slipping, he struck his right hand against the rebar mat on slab. He continued working rest of day to end of his shift and return to work on 4/7/08.

April 3, 2008 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Carlota Copper Company · Fall from machine

Employee fell off the truck while unloading a propane bottle from the bed of the vehicle. (Turned injury in on 04/15/2008)

March 21, 2008 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Carlota Copper Company · Fall onto or against objects

Employee slipped while walking on slope and got his foot caught underneath a loader bucket

March 8, 2008 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Carlota Copper Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee slipped and fell while walking on the liner

September 19, 2007 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal water truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Carlota Copper Company · Fall from machine

Employee was mounting equipment when his hand slipped off the handrail and he jarred his right leg as he fell.

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