Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. — Accidents

Total: 2,848 accidents | Fatalities: 4

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
06/11/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 3d lost, 1d restricted Employee smashed his left foot, when he opened the rear door and a brass heat sink (approximately 10#) fell on top of it.
06/03/2011 ELECTRICAL DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 32d lost Mine Electrician was burned after attempting to connect a pothead to an energized switch house.
05/30/2011 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 13d lost, 15d restricted Welder was descending a set of stairsteps. His foot (had crater on bottom of boot) slipped on a strip of concrete/metal, causing him to catch himself using his right hand/shoulder. The welder strain...
05/19/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee lost grip of a trash can and cut his finger. Employee received stitches in his left finger.
05/16/2011 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 9d lost Employee was struck in the face by a pnuematic/hydraulic ram while working on the 645 Haul Truck. Employee received stitches to nose and lost 4 teeth.
05/14/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was manually moving a single lead anode on a pallet; while pulling the anode to re-position it, the hanger made contact with the employee's right shin. The employee received stitches in his...
05/13/2011 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 5d restricted Employee's got knocked between forklift & truck tire. Empire EE was repairing unit 591 & was at his tool box near lt front tire. A FMX emp was operating a forklift, backed up to talk to Empire EE & hi...
05/11/2011 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 274d lost Employee fell at the 801 booster and hurt his shoulder. MRI and an Ortho Consult was requested. On 5/25/2011, the employee was given No Work Status by the Ortho Consult. Employee notified FMMO safe...
05/08/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 2d restricted Employee's foot was caught under his tool box while moving it.
05/03/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was struck by a shackle breaking an upper tooth.
04/25/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY 40d lost, 11d restricted Employee's left thumb was caught between a metal liner and a magnet.
03/28/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 62d lost, 27d restricted After our investigation, it has been determined that the injury that the employee received while shutting the van door will be claimed as a reportable injury.
03/25/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was putting together a scaffolding system at the Southside Tank House, in the Morenci Mine, in Morenci, Arizona. While working at this location and installing a ""runner"" to the scaffolding,...
03/04/2011 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 23d restricted Employee was hitting rod joint with a hammer to assist in breaking joint loose. The hammer glanced off of the drill pipe and hit his hand which was holding a breakout tool holder.
03/03/2011 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was cutting a 1"" piece of pipe secured on a chain vise. The cutting wheel bound up and kicked back on the employee. The kick back caused the grinding wheel to contact the employees left ar...
02/21/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 19d lost, 4d restricted Tech was lifting the turbocharger off of an engine onto the deck then to lower the turbo with his service truck crane. In doing so tech felt pain in his lower groin area and a small bulge in the lower...
01/21/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 39d lost, 50d restricted Employee was installing the left side frame on the 70 crawler. He attempted to stop the load and his left hand (wrist area) was caught between the front idler and the stabilizer bar cap.
01/11/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 24d restricted A Tire repairman's left foot fractured, when a hub was flipped over by a Heavy Duty Mechanic.
12/20/2010 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 88d lost Employee slipped on stairs landing on his back.
12/20/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 8d restricted Employee was attempting to move a T-brace in the lay down area. She reached down with her right hand to pick up the brace, when she felt her right shoulder pop out of place.
12/03/2010 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee pinched left middle finger between the chain and tool at the #1 Stripping machine.
11/27/2010 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 149d lost Operator of the 527 haul truck reported that he hit a pothole and had neck and back pain and trouble breathing.
11/15/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID) None Employee was in a training class at Modac Training Center (off property), when he got frustrated and hit a board.
11/09/2010 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 40d lost Employee's right hand was pinched between a spiral bar and a beam.
11/01/2010 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None The head of the 13B conveyor caught fire, causing the belt to catch fire. The fire is under investigation
10/26/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 23d lost, 27d restricted Employee was helping 2 other employees install a tailgate and was positioned in the center. Employee positioned his hand on the lip of the tailgate to get ready to lift it up, once he started to lift...
09/14/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS INJURIES INVOLVNG NONEMPLOYEES None A delivery person for Boart Longyear was delivering supplies to Yellow Jacket Drilling at the #3 West Tailing area. He was in the process of helping move the forklift forks closer together, when he g...
09/01/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID) None Employee complaining of abdomen pains.
08/20/2010 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 78d lost Employee was hit in the leg by a 16 inch pipe that was being moved by a loader.
08/18/2010 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None We were notified on 8/18/2010 that the employee has a recordable hearing loss.
08/18/2010 MACHINERY DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 52d lost, 206d restricted Employee's hand caught between hydraulic ram and stationary ram.
08/16/2010 ELECTRICAL DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 77d lost Employee was tightening the radio antenna, when she received a shock.
08/12/2010 EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 33d lost, 96d restricted Employee was helping unplug a 4 inch Drisco discharge line, when line blew apart and struck him on his leg.
08/12/2010 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID) None Employee was struck in face by chain wrench.
08/07/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was splashed with concrete in his eye
08/05/2010 STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 66d lost, 16d restricted This is an ""Alleged Injury"", this report may be amended apon further investigation. EE was stepping out of his truck to pick up equipment for the end of the day. EE stepped onto a round rock that ga...
07/26/2010 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 3d restricted Employee was carrying trash through a repair bay doorway and was watching equipment movement in front of the building. Employee walked forward stepping on the access ramp edge. Employee fell.
07/21/2010 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 7d lost Employee had cleaned office cubicles and began mopping the area. Employee mopped outward and as she mopped backward she tripped over the left wheel of equipment placed in the cubicle.
07/12/2010 OTHER ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID) None Employee was stung by a bee at the 5300 shop.
07/08/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 5d restricted Employee stepped in mud while carrying 2 signs and tried to jump forward to keep from sinking in the mud, when her right bicep and shoulder/neck area began to hurt.
06/19/2010 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was tightening up oil filters when he reached to shut off an oil hose that was on the floor the ratchet handle on the strap wrench hit him in the teeth and chipped several front teeth.
06/14/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None While working on the shake & brake crew on 5575 king, rafe built up on his safety glasses. As he pushed his safety glasses back on his nose rafe material entered his left eye resulting in injury.
06/07/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 80d lost, 70d restricted injured party was helping to remove a jammed strong back. When the strong back came loose the injured employee was pulled down by the weight of the strong back and strained his neck
06/05/2010 STRIKING OR BUMPING DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 4d lost A ball mill trainee was climbing a small access ladder and the top of his hard hat hit a low hanging pipe that was sprayed yellow. Employee had pain in his neck.
06/03/2010 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 2d lost, 3d restricted The operator of the 14R drill was attempting to exit the cab of the drill, when her left foot got caught on the strap of her personal bag, causing her to trip. When she tripped her right knee hit the...
06/03/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 71d lost, 16d restricted Employees were pulling in a new belt on the 11E feeder, when the belt clamp came loose and hit the supervisor in the right leg, fracturing it.
05/28/2010 OTHER INJURIES DUE TO NATURAL CAUSES 49d lost New hire worked in the morning drank water went to lunch after lunch had a seizure for unknown reasons.
05/13/2010 OTHER NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None The driver of the 625 haul truck was attempting to get out of his truck. He opened the door and as he pushed the door open the wind blew it closed, catching his left index finger between the door and...
05/12/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 20d restricted Right thumb was struck by fan motor hose while employee was trying to remove hose.
05/12/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was hit on the forehead with a rock thrown at him by another employee. Employee had just taken off his hard hat to get some air on his head.