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December 1, 1988 NM · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT

Burro Chief Copper Company · Struck against stationary object

WAS PICKING UP SCRAP LUMBER NAIL PUNCTURE TO RIGHT FOOT.

August 10, 1988 NM · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT

Burro Chief Copper Company · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING ON THE 1-A LEACH DUMP TO OPEN THE TAIL END OF THE LEACH PLANT LINE. HE WAS USING A HAND-HELD SPOTLIGHT TO LIGHT UP THE AREA ACROSS THE DUMP. HE STEPPED ON A ROCK AND TWIS TED HIS LEFT KNEE.

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