Freeport-McMoRan Safford Inc — Accidents

Total: 468 accidents | Fatalities: 2

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
02/09/2016 OTHER DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 65d lost EE stood up from kneeling position and left knee popped. Was seen by site medical staff and went back to work. Next day ee stated felt more pain and was taken to Gila Health Resources. EE was given...
02/03/2016 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 18d lost, 24d restricted At a kneeling position, an employee lifted a volute of a pump off of a stand then twisted to the right to set it down out of the way. This injury was an aggravation of a pre-existing condition.
01/23/2016 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 161d lost Employee was removing tool bag from the truck and placing the tool bag in personal locker when ee felt right shoulder pop.
12/28/2015 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 3d lost, 1d restricted Employee alleges that while carrying, dragging, and rolling 20 inch accordion air ducts with two other employees that he felt a sharp burning pain in his lower right back. The employee never reported...
11/17/2015 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None The west vaporizer for the 30,000 gallon propane tank in the acid plant developed a fire on the master solenoid valve that provides liquid propane to the vaporizer unit.
10/08/2015 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 49d lost Employee was lifting skids (50-60 lbs.) when he felt pain in his back.
10/07/2015 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 9d lost While employee was removing a chute liner, the muddy liner slipped through the employee's gloves and landed on employee's left foot behind the safety toe protection.
09/01/2015 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee lost his balance while removing guarding to perform are clean up. Employee pinched his right index finger between the structure and the guarding he was holding.
07/26/2015 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 177d lost Employee was cleaning the Shovel pit using the rubber tire dozer. Employee had made an initial pass and was backing up when she struck a boulder.
07/21/2015 OCCUPATIONAL SKIN DISEASES OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None Employee states she had been experiencing skin irritation on the back of her neck and inside of her forearms. Employee states this irritation has occurred intermittently for approximately one month....
06/12/2015 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 4d restricted As haul truck operator was preparing to dismount, the cab filter door was open and caught employee's right pant leg causing her to trip and fall onto haul truck deck.
04/09/2015 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 19d restricted Drill crew was tripping out HQ Rods and as both driller assistants were sliding the 20' section back onto the rod table, one assistant had his right hand between the rod and the pipe on the rod rack,...
10/20/2014 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was cutting twine off two inch corrugated airlines and cut lower leg in process.
10/03/2014 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was attempting to bend a piece of copper. During this attempt the copper started to slip out of his hand, the employee tried to catch it causing a laceration to right forearm.
09/23/2014 STRIKING OR BUMPING DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 70d lost While exiting pickup truck, employee struck head on the pillar of the truck cab.
07/24/2014 POWERED HAULAGE DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 55d lost, 40d restricted Employee approached the extended boom forklift from the blind side to discuss job task with operator. After discussion employee turned to walk away at which time the employee's left leg was caught und...
07/16/2014 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost Employee was in a haul truck and was being loaded by a shovel. A boulder in the dipper of the shovel shifted after it had been dumped into the haul truck, striking the front of the dump bed causing th...
05/17/2014 POISONING (TOXIC MATERIALS) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None Employees were exposed to Co2 gas. Employees were working near the air bags on the south slope of cell 1. Co2 monitors started to alarm employees walked towards their van and notified FMI supervisors....
02/27/2014 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was cutting nylon rope with a utility knife. The knife slipped causing a laceration to the parties left middle finger.
01/22/2014 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost Employee claims to have strained his neck while operating a 994 loader. This was reported on 1/22/14 but the employee can not recall the exact date of injury.
12/09/2013 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Grinding, accumulated debris on face shield fell into eye.
11/12/2013 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 114d lost Employee was climbing the stairs to the cab of a haul truck when he felt a pop in his left knee.
10/10/2013 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee attempted to dislodge a pry bar from a plugged chute with his right foot. The pry bar gave way resulting in an ankle fracture.
10/08/2013 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was removing ground cable at the E3 mixer, while he was cutting he tie straps off with a pocket knife he cut his left middle finger.
10/02/2013 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 30d lost, 13d restricted Dusty concrete slope, employee slipped and lost his footing, broke his right Fibula as a result.
09/25/2013 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 37d lost, 8d restricted Employee parked the Prinoth service vehicle alongside the Overland corridor. When exiting the vehicle cab, he placed foot on the track and the other onto the ground. During this process he felt a popp...
09/24/2013 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 106d lost Employee was driving a haul truck when he thought his truck was on fire and discharged the fire suppression system. The employee now claims to have difficulty breathing due to this event and received...
09/05/2013 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None While employee was removing zip-tie with pocket knife tool, the blade slipped off and cut his left hand.
09/05/2013 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was draining acid line. The acid was being drained in containment area of an aid tank. While the acid was draining it ran into the sump area of the containment causing the acid to fume.
08/28/2013 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was shoveling ceramic saddles. He fell and lacerated his knee and proximal shin.
08/12/2013 DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 1d lost Employee was assisting the change out of main acid pump in the acid plant. Employee was working in hot weather conditions and began exhibiting signs of heat exhaustion. Headaches and cramping.
08/08/2013 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was attempting to discard a hydraulic hose in the dumpster when the hose uncoiled causing a laceration on the employee's right little finger.
07/19/2013 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee claims that his knee injury is a result of continuous operation of a 994 loader. Employee received work restrictions during a follow up appointment on 08/23/2013.
06/25/2013 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID) None Employee claims to have hyper extended his right knee while stepping onto a berm. Employee received days away from work on 7-22-13 during a follow up appointment.
06/24/2013 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 1d restricted Employee was raising the electric boarding ladder on a haul truck when her arm was pinched between the ladder and the body of the truck.
06/11/2013 DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 2d lost Employee was working in a carbody of a shovel when he became overheated.
05/25/2013 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 1d restricted Employee was changing drill bit when he pinched his thumb between the drill steel and the lifting bell.
05/18/2013 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 186d lost Employee was checking engine oil on a rubber tire dozer. As he was dismounting the rubber tire dozer, his foot became caught on a step, causing him to fall approximately 2 feet to the ground.
02/17/2013 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None While cleaning SX filter, elecrolyte solution went into employee's eyes. Employee received medical treatment on 2-28-13 during follow-up medical evauluation.
02/16/2013 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 11d lost While moving the J-hook out of the line of fire, the hook was between the upper and lower rails. Employee was trying to relocate the hook. The hook caught a hydraulic line while it was moving in the...
01/23/2013 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None An employee was washing glassware after running samples. He was washing the Erlenmeyer flask with a brush and the top rim of the flask broke. The broken glassware then cut into the employees left th...
01/12/2013 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was changing the cutting edges on Motor grader #4, When one of the bolts wouldn't come out, the employee used a punch and hammer to remove the bolt. The employee struck his right index finger...
12/18/2012 OTHER DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 14d restricted Employee was standing on a level section of liner in Zone 7 spotting for D6 dozers spreading material over the liner. When she attempted to turn to her left and walk to another location, she suddenly...
12/13/2012 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was installing a 4"" clamp onto pipe. He then hit the wedge on the clamp with a 4lbs. hammer causing the wedge to break and strike him in the mouth.
11/18/2012 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 30d lost Pulling wire and ran out of wire. Changed reels, and spliced new wire. When letting out slack the rope started burning hand. let go of rope and the wire hit right leg and knocked the employee down.
11/01/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 53d lost, 54d restricted Employee moving rocks by hand and strained his shoulder.
10/24/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 4d restricted Employee was working in the Tail Chute of the 2260 Conveyor. The employee was repositioning himself to remove a liner. In doing so the employee placed his left hand on the wall to climb up, mean while...
10/23/2012 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee suffered chipped tooth while driving T-post with post driver. Post driver caught tooth on T-post striking employee's hard hat and chipping employee's tooth. Employee seen by dentist and repai...
10/11/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 4d restricted Employee reached with his left arm to help position the cathode strongback and felt pain in left shoulder.
10/11/2012 ELECTRICAL DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 4d lost Employee was performing routine maintenance on the propel motor on shovel 4 when he experienced electric shock.