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1983–2026
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September 26, 2014 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Mineral Park Inc. · Struck against stationary object

Hosing into a sump and stepped back onto a piece of 4in. drisco pipe.

December 3, 2011 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Mineral Park Inc. · Struck against stationary object

Mine Maintenance Welder was walking over to the metal yard, stepped on something in the mud and hurt the bottom of his right foot.

October 5, 2010 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Mineral Park Inc. · Struck against stationary object

Employee was walking on walkway, stepped to the side to let the supervisor go by and stepped on a rock, resulting in damage to the right knee.

September 11, 2008 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Mineral Park Inc. · Struck against stationary object

The injured employee was on the top of the iron structure and was going to the next location on the iron to hang steel. The injured employee stepped on a flange clip that was part of the iron and twisted/Sprain/Strained his left ankle.

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