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
Operator: Hudbay (US) Corporation dba Copper World
Controller: Hudbay Minerals Inc
Location: Tucson, Pima County, AZ
Employees: 52
Recent Violations
View all 22 →| 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
View all 10 →| 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
View all 31 →| 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 |
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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.