Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. — Accidents

Total: 2,848 accidents | Fatalities: 4

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
08/12/2018 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Haul Truck spotted at a shovel, the dipper door opened unexpectedly and the employee in the truck was shaken.
08/10/2018 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost While driving a pick up returning to the mine offices for shift change, a dozer operator states the pickup hit a pot hole. The EE did not feel anything was wrong and went home and did not report the...
08/08/2018 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 91d lost, 152d restricted A boilermaker/welder was performing a 2 man lift on an steel square tubing measuring approximately 18 feet and weighing an estimated 200lbs when the employee felt a mild pain on the hand. On 10/1/18 t...
08/08/2018 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 100d lost Employee was walking on uneven ground when foot slipped out from under EE, causing EE to fall and break ankle.
08/05/2018 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 11d lost, 36d restricted EE was taking off the #2A unit dust collector to change out the 2A Short head. The EE had removed all the connecting bolts for the dust collector pipe with the exception of two, one at each end. The...
08/04/2018 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was using an eight pound double jack to loosen up prill in the silo. The head came off in mid swing and the momentum of the swing sent EE's right little finger into the silo.
08/03/2018 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None An employee was removing a broken insulator from a substation when the broken portion cut the employee's arm.
07/31/2018 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None An employee was assisting in the dismantling of a dampener from a dozer when the outer ring fell after being hit by a hammer and struck the employee on the finger.
07/29/2018 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 18d restricted An employee was walking on an uneven surface and felt pop in their calf.
07/25/2018 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost Employee was working at the Metcalf Mill South Repair Bay using shovel to push water to flex off of vacuum truck when EE put right foot in the flex, the employee panicked and sat down and the vacuum h...
07/14/2018 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee lost balance and went back, slamming right fourth finger on the doorframe causing a laceration.
07/14/2018 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 8d restricted The operator of the 21R Drill closed the cab door on their hand causing a laceration to the left index finger.
07/12/2018 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None The employee stepped up on a pipe 2'6"" above the ground to tighten a bolt on the skirt of the conveyer stepped back down and lost balance landing on left arm. The left arm was fractured.
07/10/2018 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None On 7/10/2018,an employee felt something in their eye after grinding and reported the following day after continued discomfort.
07/06/2018 EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None An employee was troubleshooting a diaphragm pump system when they removed the cam lock, and the employee was sprayed in the face with highly pressurized oil due to the check valve stuck in the open po...
07/02/2018 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None An employee was using a pocket knife to cut a plastic hose when the knife slipped causing a laceration to the employee's leg.
06/28/2018 FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 4d restricted A dirt clod fell from the right mud flap on the 618HT and struck an employee on the shoulder.
06/28/2018 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 2d restricted An employee was lifting a 10 pound liner and felt pain in neck.
06/28/2018 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 2d restricted The operator of the 503HT drove over a soft spot in the road and felt pain in their back.
06/27/2018 EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None An employee was attempting to put air in a tire (12-16"" diameter) when it began to turn. The employee placed their hand on the tire to restrict movement. As the employee removed the chuck the tire ex...
06/17/2018 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 4d restricted The operator of the 591HT hit a pothole and felt pain in their back.
06/16/2018 POWERED HAULAGE DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 25d lost, 5d restricted The operator of the 506HT was coming down the empty lane from the highway crossing to the crusher 3 haul ramp and hit potholes in the road causing back pain.
06/09/2018 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 336d lost An employee was climbing a ladder to work on the 563HT when their right foot slipped off the 3rd rung and they landed on their right foot causing a fracture.
06/05/2018 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 5d restricted The employee was driving a haul truck and ran through a rough part of the haul road.
06/04/2018 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was lifting one end of 2 inch conduit. 2 other employees were at the termination boxes trying to line the conduit up with the boxes. When the injured employee lifted the pipe the other 2 emp...
06/01/2018 MACHINERY DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 27d lost, 48d restricted An employee was using the auger when it caught on the rocky material and twisted causing the employee's wrist to twist.
05/31/2018 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None An employee was checking the seal while installing a bearing when the forklift operator side shifted and the employee's finger was pinched causing a fracture to the index finger.
05/28/2018 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 8d restricted An employee was changing the bearing on the tail of the 7 on 30 Conveyor and twisted their ankle as they stepped on 3"" concrete step.
05/25/2018 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 12d lost Driver was initiating offload of sulfuric acid. Hose was not secured when driver opened the external valve resulting in driver being sprayed with sulfuric acid.
05/22/2018 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 28d restricted An employee was walking towards the R1A tunnel. The employee stepped on a rock, that was hidden by ""fines"", and twisted their ankle.
05/21/2018 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 9d restricted The operator of the 615HT backed into the dipper of the 17 Shovel causing the mentor to feel pain in their neck and back.
05/13/2018 OTHER DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 16d lost, 2d restricted An employee alleges that on 5/13/2018 they were standing on a ladder and felt pain in their back.
05/10/2018 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 19d restricted An employee was stepping over a tow strap connecting the mandrill and the LD006A when they tripped, fell, and landed on their side.
05/04/2018 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 5d lost, 20d restricted EE was trying to find out why containment area of the HRC800 was filling up with mud and silt. EE was walking in the mud and reached to shut off a valve and when EE turned they felt a sharp pain in th...
04/30/2018 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 4d restricted EE was installing track on a D8T. EE was leaning over roller frame to install bolts when ee dropped impact. The impact then dropped onto cribbing in place to support track. This caused the tracks to b...
04/10/2018 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 6d lost, 22d restricted Employee was walking down the walkway along the 14-Conveyor belt and slipped forward on the walkway surface. EE felt knee lock up and grabbed the handrail to avoid falling.
04/07/2018 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Mechanic was installing a pin during a new molebord installation on 78 dozer. When the pin fell into place, the weight of the pin pinched the employee's right pinky finger between the flat retainer pl...
03/28/2018 STRIKING OR BUMPING NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee reached under the seat of a boom truck to adjust the seat position. While griping the adjusting handle, the mechanic moved EE's hand along the adjusting handle contacting a sharp edge and lac...
03/22/2018 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee stated trigger on air chisel was initiated by contact with scaffolding while hose and tool was being moved within the 401 tank at the CLP. Employee stated this caused air to release and dust...
03/16/2018 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 2d restricted On 3/16/2018 at 0200, employee lost their footing and fell on their right knee while walking on the cell line. The employee was given restrictions of ""sit down work only for the next 48 hours"" and w...
03/12/2018 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 9d restricted An employee was doing checks on a launder and stepped on an uneven surface causing pain in the left ankle.
03/06/2018 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None A carpenter was walking across a rebar mat inside a un-poured foundation and tripped and fell. When EE fell EE landed on EE's wrist and fractured a bone in EE's left wrist.
02/24/2018 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 8d restricted An employee was dismounting the bus when their knee locked up and popped causing them to fall to the ground.
02/16/2018 OTHER DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 25d lost, 7d restricted On 2/16/2018 an employee was kneeling down and as EE stood up, they felt a pop in their left knee. On 3/15/2018, the employee was taken off work for surgery to repair a torn tendon in their knee.
02/13/2018 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 191d lost, 74d restricted At approximately 1308, an employee was assisting with removal of mast pins. The employee was holding a brass knockout for pin removal. While removing the final pin, the mast shifted and landed on the...
02/03/2018 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 28d lost, 35d restricted An employee was attempting to manually raise the boarding ladder and felt pain in abdomen. On 3/1/2018, the employee received a confirmed diagnosis of a hernia.
01/31/2018 EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 2d lost, 2d restricted An electrician was working when a grease line pressurized by an air pump blew striking the hand and covering employee in grease. The employee was evaluated and released. On 2/8/2018, the employee retu...
01/29/2018 EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None An employee proceeded remove a hose that needed to be changed. The hose was still under accumulated pressure and was not bled out. As soon as the bolts were loosened, the high pressured oil sprayed on...
01/18/2018 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 9d restricted On 1/18/2018 Employee was cleaning the #3 belts in Metcalf Secondary and felt a soreness in the right shoulder area. On 1/19/2018, the employee reported the event to ee supervisor and was taken to the...
01/15/2018 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 8d restricted Employee was trying to loosen a bolt on liner in #2 discharge chute. Employee was positioned sitting on a scaffold plank, EE was tied off above. EE was using left arm to push forward on wrench and h...