Key Takeaway

Freeport-McMoRan Safford Inc is a active surface mine producing Metal, located in Safford, Graham County, AZ. It has 962 violations on record (175 S&S) and $688K in proposed penalties. Operated by Freeport-McMoRan Safford Inc.

Freeport-McMoRan Safford Inc

Active Surface Metal

Operator: Freeport-McMoRan Safford Inc

Controller: Freeport-McMoRan Inc

Location: Safford, Graham County, AZ

Employees: 1,071

962
Violations
175
S&S Violations
468
Accidents
$688K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
12/22/2025 56.12028 S&S ModNegligence $1,550
12/22/2025 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $209
12/18/2025 56.20003(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
12/17/2025 56.3200 S&S HighNegligence $0
12/16/2025 56.15006 Non-S&S ModNegligence $209
12/16/2025 56.16012 Non-S&S ModNegligence $209
12/10/2025 56.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
12/10/2025 56.14100(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $398
12/10/2025 56.4102 Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
12/10/2025 56.14205 Non-S&S ModNegligence $267
12/09/2025 56.11003 Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
12/04/2025 56.18002(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $883
12/04/2025 57.4104(b) Non-S&S HighNegligence $883
12/04/2025 56.4130(b) Non-S&S HighNegligence $883
12/04/2025 56.4102 Non-S&S HighNegligence $883
12/04/2025 56.11012 Non-S&S HighNegligence $883
12/04/2025 56.18002(a)(1) S&S HighNegligence $6,540
12/03/2025 56.11003 Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
12/03/2025 56.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
12/03/2025 56.14112(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
02/16/2026 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 2d restricted
02/10/2026 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None
02/10/2026 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost
01/08/2026 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None
12/22/2025 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 33d restricted
12/16/2025 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 14d lost, 10d restricted
12/08/2025 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 17d restricted
11/03/2025 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 4d restricted
11/03/2025 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None
10/28/2025 MACHINERY PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY 7d lost, 48d restricted

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
12/01/2025 12/23/2025 279.25 2
09/10/2025 09/15/2025 30.75 1
07/28/2025 07/28/2025 4.50 1
07/21/2025 08/07/2025 394.00 4
03/03/2025 03/20/2025 319.25 4
12/16/2024 12/17/2024 10.25 1
12/10/2024 12/10/2024 7.50 1
12/09/2024 12/10/2024 4.50 1
12/02/2024 12/03/2024 14.75 1
06/24/2024 07/19/2024 251.50 3

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID0203131
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityMetal
SIC DescriptionCopper Ore NEC
Employees1,071
Days/Week7.0
Hours/Shift12.0
Coordinates32.9552780, -109.7011110
Nearest TownSafford

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Freeport-McMoRan Safford Inc have?

Freeport-McMoRan Safford Inc has 962 MSHA violations on record, of which 175 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $688K.

What type of mine is Freeport-McMoRan Safford Inc?

Freeport-McMoRan Safford Inc is a Surface mine producing Metal, located in Safford, Graham County, AZ. It currently has 1071 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Freeport-McMoRan Safford Inc?

According to MSHA records, Freeport-McMoRan Safford Inc has 468 reported accident/injury records and 2 fatalities on file.

Who operates Freeport-McMoRan Safford Inc?

Freeport-McMoRan Safford Inc is operated by Freeport-McMoRan Safford Inc and controlled by Freeport-McMoRan Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 0203131.