Key Takeaway

FMI Ajo Operations is a abandoned surface mine producing Metal, located in Pima, Pima County, AZ. It has 12 violations on record (3 S&S) and $2K in proposed penalties. Operated by Freeport McMoRan Copper & Gold.

FMI Ajo Operations

Abandoned Surface Metal

Operator: Freeport McMoRan Copper & Gold

Controller: Freeport-McMoRan Inc

Location: Pima, Pima County, AZ

12
Violations
3
S&S Violations
1
Accidents
$2K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
06/05/2003 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
09/13/2001 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
09/12/2001 56.12008 S&S ModNegligence $475
09/12/2001 56.12032 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
09/12/2001 56.16005 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
09/11/2001 56.12032 S&S ModNegligence $317
09/11/2001 56.12008 S&S ModNegligence $317
09/11/2001 56.12034 Non-S&S LowNegligence $55
09/11/2001 56.12032 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
03/21/2000 56.12025 Non-S&S ModNegligence $140
03/21/2000 56.12025 Non-S&S ModNegligence $140
03/21/2000 56.12032 Non-S&S ModNegligence $140

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
02/07/2020 POWERED HAULAGE ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID) None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
03/17/2004 03/17/2004 11.00 1
06/05/2003 06/05/2003 9.00 1
09/11/2002 09/12/2002 6.00 1
09/11/2001 09/13/2001 29.00 2
03/21/2000 03/22/2000 14.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID0200156
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityMetal
SIC DescriptionCopper Ore NEC
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates32.3669410, -112.8442010
Nearest TownPima

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does FMI Ajo Operations have?

FMI Ajo Operations has 12 MSHA violations on record, of which 3 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $2K.

What type of mine is FMI Ajo Operations?

FMI Ajo Operations is a Surface mine producing Metal, located in Pima, Pima County, AZ. It currently has employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at FMI Ajo Operations?

According to MSHA records, FMI Ajo Operations has 1 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates FMI Ajo Operations?

FMI Ajo Operations is operated by Freeport McMoRan Copper & Gold and controlled by Freeport-McMoRan Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 0200156.