Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc.
Active
Surface
Metal
Operator: Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc.
Controller: Freeport-McMoRan Inc
Location: Morenci, Greenlee County, AZ
Employees: 5,870
6,170
Violations
1,187
S&S Violations
2,848
Accidents
$5.9M
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 6,170 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/04/2026 | 56.23003(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/03/2026 | 56.15006 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 01/29/2026 | 56.14207 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 01/28/2026 | 56.4201(a)(5) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $432 |
| 01/28/2026 | 56.20003(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $883 |
| 01/28/2026 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $504 |
| 01/28/2026 | 47.42(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 01/28/2026 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $883 |
| 01/27/2026 | 47.41(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $465 |
| 01/27/2026 | 56.20003(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $4,383 |
| 01/27/2026 | 56.11001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $366 |
| 01/27/2026 | 56.11001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $366 |
| 01/27/2026 | 56.5001(a)/.5005 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 01/27/2026 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $504 |
| 01/27/2026 | 56.4102 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $432 |
| 01/27/2026 | 56.4201(a)(5) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $432 |
| 01/27/2026 | 56.14100(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $366 |
| 01/26/2026 | 47.41(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $209 |
| 01/26/2026 | 56.4201(a)(5) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 01/26/2026 | 56.11001 | Non-S&S | $0 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 2,848 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/18/2026 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | None |
| 02/13/2026 | EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 02/06/2026 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
| 01/29/2026 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 2d restricted |
| 01/28/2026 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | None |
| 01/28/2026 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | None |
| 01/28/2026 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 01/27/2026 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 12d restricted |
| 01/26/2026 | POISONING (TOXIC MATERIALS) | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 01/26/2026 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 452 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/02/2026 | 0.00 | 0 | |
| 02/19/2026 | 02/19/2026 | 12.00 | 1 |
| 02/11/2026 | 02/12/2026 | 7.00 | 1 |
| 02/11/2026 | 02/12/2026 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 01/07/2026 | 01/07/2026 | 2.75 | 1 |
| 01/04/2026 | 02/05/2026 | 1256.75 | 10 |
| 12/16/2025 | 12/16/2025 | 5.50 | 1 |
| 12/16/2025 | 12/19/2025 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 12/01/2025 | 12/01/2025 | 10.75 | 1 |
| 10/29/2025 | 10/29/2025 | 2.75 | 1 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID0200024
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityMetal
SIC DescriptionCopper Ore NEC
Employees5,870
Days/Week7.0
Hours/Shift12.0
Coordinates33.0633330, -109.3350000
Nearest TownMorenci
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. have?
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. has 6170 MSHA violations on record, of which 1187 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $5.9M.
What type of mine is Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc.?
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. is a Surface mine producing Metal, located in Morenci, Greenlee County, AZ. It currently has 5870 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc.?
According to MSHA records, Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. has 2848 reported accident/injury records and 4 fatalities on file.
Who operates Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc.?
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. is operated by Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. and controlled by Freeport-McMoRan Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 0200024.