Key Takeaway

Copper Queen Branch is a active surface mine producing Metal, located in Bisbee, Cochise County, AZ. It has 60 violations on record (8 S&S) and $11K in proposed penalties. Operated by Freeport McMoRan Corporation.

Copper Queen Branch

Active Surface Metal

Operator: Freeport McMoRan Corporation

Controller: Freeport-McMoRan Inc

Location: Bisbee, Cochise County, AZ

Employees: 10

60
Violations
8
S&S Violations
14
Accidents
$11K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
11/26/2024 56.4130(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
08/01/2023 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
05/22/2018 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $177
11/28/2017 56.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
03/02/2017 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $173
03/02/2017 56.12008 Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
03/01/2017 56.4104(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
08/31/2016 56.12008 Non-S&S ModNegligence $114
12/03/2015 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
12/02/2015 56.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
12/02/2015 56.14101(a)(3) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
07/30/2015 56.12032 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
07/29/2015 56.14101(a)(3) S&S ModNegligence $1,203
02/04/2015 56.4501 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
04/24/2014 56.11003 S&S ModNegligence $634
04/24/2014 56.11003 S&S ModNegligence $1,412
10/23/2013 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/23/2013 56.12032 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/23/2013 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
08/06/2013 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $224

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
09/26/2022 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 45d lost, 3d restricted
01/28/2015 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 9d lost
10/24/2012 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 13d restricted
07/12/2011 FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 3d lost, 70d restricted
06/14/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 8d lost, 4d restricted
01/08/2011 STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 45d lost, 4d restricted
10/28/2010 OTHER DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost
07/29/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
05/18/2010 MACHINERY DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 16d restricted
03/15/2005 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
05/07/2025 05/09/2025 13.75 1
11/26/2024 11/27/2024 15.75 1
06/25/2024 06/27/2024 17.50 1
03/06/2024 03/11/2024 13.00 1
07/31/2023 08/02/2023 25.00 1
02/16/2023 02/17/2023 12.25 1
09/29/2022 09/30/2022 13.50 1
04/19/2022 04/19/2022 10.25 1
11/08/2021 11/10/2021 18.00 1
08/10/2021 08/11/2021 19.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID0201656
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityMetal
SIC DescriptionCopper Ore NEC
Employees10
Days/Week4.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates31.4244440, -109.8941670
Nearest TownBisbee

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Copper Queen Branch have?

Copper Queen Branch has 60 MSHA violations on record, of which 8 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $11K.

What type of mine is Copper Queen Branch?

Copper Queen Branch is a Surface mine producing Metal, located in Bisbee, Cochise County, AZ. It currently has 10 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Copper Queen Branch?

According to MSHA records, Copper Queen Branch has 14 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Copper Queen Branch?

Copper Queen Branch is operated by Freeport McMoRan Corporation and controlled by Freeport-McMoRan Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 0201656.