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2000–2026
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January 15, 2014 NM · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeport-McMoRan Cobre Mining Company · Fall onto or against objects

While walking alongside a berm in a field, employee slipped and fell. While reaching out to break her fall, her hand landed on a sharp edged rock, lacerating the pad of her palm, requiring stitches to close.

December 10, 2001 NM · Metal/Non-Metal carpenter SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeport-McMoRan Cobre Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

AREA IS VERY ROCKY. EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING ON PLYWOOD TO HOLD IT DOWN WHILE HE REMOVED NAILS FROM IT. THE PLYWOOD SLIPPED AND EMPLOYEE FELL TO THE GROUND. EE DID NOT FEEL IT NECESSARY TO GO TO THE DOCTOR WHEN THE ACCIDENT HAPPENED AND DID NOT REQUEST TO GO UNTIL 1/2/02.

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