Key Takeaway

Copper World is a nonproducing surface mine producing Metal, located in Tucson, Pima County, AZ. It has 22 violations on record (1 S&S) and $8K in proposed penalties. Operated by Hudbay (US) Corporation dba Copper World.

Copper World

NonProducing Surface Metal

Operator: Hudbay (US) Corporation dba Copper World

Controller: Hudbay Minerals Inc

Location: Tucson, Pima County, AZ

Employees: 52

22
Violations
1
S&S Violations
10
Accidents
$8K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
12/18/2025 48.28(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $0
12/17/2025 48.29(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
09/09/2025 48.23(c)(3) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
09/09/2025 56.14100(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
09/09/2025 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
09/09/2025 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
07/17/2024 56.11001 S&S HighNegligence $492
07/17/2024 47.41(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
03/08/2023 41.12 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
03/08/2023 56.1000 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
05/13/2015 50.20(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
04/01/2015 50.10(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $5,000
12/17/2013 56.14130(h) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
11/20/2012 56.12002 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
11/03/2011 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
11/02/2011 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
04/06/2011 50.20(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
04/06/2011 56.12018 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/18/2010 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/17/2010 56.18002(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
09/05/2025 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
02/20/2025 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 21d restricted
12/19/2022 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 12d restricted
09/20/2022 OTHER NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
09/05/2022 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 6d restricted
05/06/2022 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 28d restricted
04/01/2015 HANDLING OF MATERIALS INJURIES INVOLVNG NONEMPLOYEES None
11/22/2014 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
09/29/2014 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
01/11/2010 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 4d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
02/23/2026 02/25/2026 1.00 1
12/17/2025 12/19/2025 18.00 1
12/16/2025 12/17/2025 7.00 1
09/08/2025 09/09/2025 52.00 3
12/04/2024 12/09/2024 8.00 1
07/17/2024 07/18/2024 10.75 1
12/18/2023 12/20/2023 11.75 1
07/25/2023 07/26/2023 7.00 1
03/08/2023 03/09/2023 15.25 1
04/26/2018 04/26/2018 11.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID0203256
Mine TypeSurface
StatusNonProducing
CommodityMetal
SIC DescriptionCopper Ore NEC
Employees52
Days/Week7.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates32.0197220, -110.7002780
Nearest TownTucson

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Copper World have?

Copper World has 22 MSHA violations on record, of which 1 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $8K.

What type of mine is Copper World?

Copper World is a Surface mine producing Metal, located in Tucson, Pima County, AZ. It currently has 52 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Copper World?

According to MSHA records, Copper World has 10 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Copper World?

Copper World is operated by Hudbay (US) Corporation dba Copper World and controlled by Hudbay Minerals Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 0203256.