Freeport-McMoRan Sierrita Ops. — Accidents

Total: 774 accidents | Fatalities: 0

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
12/22/2010 ENTRAPMENT ACCIDENT ONLY None Employee was in the freight elevator on his way to the 4th floor when the elevator stopped.
12/14/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 10d restricted Mechanic helper tossed a wire rope sling to coworker who was standing by the pipe they were preparing to lift. Inadvertently, the sling got caught on the boom truck rear bumper abruptly stopping his m...
11/03/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY 4d lost EE had gotten his fingers wedged in between the sleeve and arm on the #2 Roaster on 8th hearth from south west man lift. Two other employees were pushing on sleeve attempting to get the arm in the sl...
10/25/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 7d restricted EE was assisting in picking anodes from the anode rinse cell. She noticed that 2 anodes were off the lifting foot. She attempted to stabilize the anodes with her left hand; when she touched the anod...
10/25/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 7d restricted EE was reaching into his toolbag to retrieve a yellow tag for fire extinguisher; when he reached into the side pocket of the bag he jabbed his finger into a new utility knife blade, cutting the tip of...
10/14/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was closing the latches on the strong back while in the hot tank in the EW Tankhouse. Employee got some solution in his left eye. Incident occurred on 10/14/2010, employee did not report th...
10/02/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 2d restricted EE strained back boarding ladder on 77 drill.
09/28/2010 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 28d restricted Employee was driving out from dumping load on West side of #3 drop box onto Duval Mine Road when bed of truck hit the trestle overhead causing dump truck to tip over.
09/19/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was working on placing overhead door back on tracks when debris fell into his eye. Shook debris off and continued working. Later that evening his eye became irritated. EE flushed his eye however...
09/10/2010 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 201d lost EE was changing a bit on the drill, he was re-stabbing the steel when the steel broke loose and he had to jump off drill deck in order to avoid falling steel.
09/06/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 10d restricted Employee was moving ladder from one floor of Crystal Plant to another.
09/02/2010 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was drilling a hole in a flange for a dust collector pipe. As the drill bit started to break through the hole, the bit caught which caused the drill body to rotate & pinch his right hand between th...
08/31/2010 OTHER DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 4d restricted Employee states he injured his back by standing up to walk. Employee was taken to clinic and put on restricted work duty.
08/30/2010 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was replacing timbers in basement of tankhouse. He was using a hammer to put timbers in place. Debris would fall when he would hit timber. Employee removed goggles and face shield and as he...
08/19/2010 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 4d restricted Employee alleges that he injured his tailbone and lower back as a result of an air suspended haul truck seat bottoming out. Employee was taken to the clinic and prescribed muscle relaxants and put on...
08/18/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee alleges a shoulder/neck injury when he attempted to guide an anode as it slipped and was dropping to the floor; felt a slight pull between shoulder and neck. EE's first exam at a medical faci...
08/02/2010 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 28d lost, 45d restricted Employee slipped on pipe, attempted to catch himself, heard snap in left arm.
07/21/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 2d lost, 10d restricted Employee was crawling out of Fine Ore Feed drop chute when he felt a sharp pain in his lower back.
07/13/2010 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was drilling out a broken tap when the tap fractured sending a foreign object underneath his safety glasses into his right eye causing irritation.
06/09/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 8d restricted Mechanic removing a/c compressor that was hung on fan belt. Upon touching compressor it fell and landed on small finger of left hand.
05/08/2010 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee's hammer glanced off of concrete wall and fractured employee's left middle finger. Employee went home over weekend and requested to go to a doctor on 05/10/2010.
04/30/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 5d restricted Two mechanics were removing the suction pipe off the cyclone feed pump. As they attempted to remove the jammed coupling from the box spool, they both had hold of the coupling when the bottom half gave...
04/20/2010 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 2d restricted Bilateral hand and wrist trauma.
04/15/2010 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 37d restricted On 4/15/10 employee alleges a knee injury to L/knee. The claim was questionable due to several issues. An investigation of the validity of the claim was completed and determined to be compensable.
04/13/2010 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 305d restricted Employee was working on the conveyor belts cleaning them stooped over for about 15 - 20 minutes on a tight, somewhat confined space. When he was done, he went to step back and off. He twisted his back...
03/17/2010 MACHINERY DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 1d restricted Employee was trimming the edge off of a piece of plywood being used for electrical duct bank. The board was 3 X 3 x 19. Three inches of the length was being trimmed off. Employee's finger got caught i...
02/25/2010 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 15d lost The employee was walking across a blast pattern and took a misstep. He twisted his knee resulting in swelling and bruising. Based on ongoing evaluation by doctors the injury was deemed reportable on...
02/10/2010 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 2d restricted Crew was assembling a down hole hammer, employee lifted hammer barrel up to line it up with the interchange and lost his balance as he was lifting it up. Employee fell back, pulled right hand out of...
01/07/2010 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 112d lost Employee alleges a knee injury when he stepped off the back of a truck and his knee buckled. Due to extenuating circumstances surrounding this event, an investigation ensued. However, the claim was de...
01/04/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 4d lost, 30d restricted Employee was climbing onto the water truck when his foot slipped. As he caught himself from falling, he felt a pull in his lower back.
12/23/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employees were installing idlers. One employee was on his left side holding up the idler when it shifted and fell on his hand smashing the left ring finger.
12/18/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost EE was switching hoses on the NaHS railcar. When he disconnected one of the hoses, the hose blew and splashed liquid onto employee and into his right eye. He was wearing all the required PPE.
11/24/2009 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was cutting and grinding on truck bed in the welding bay. At the end of the shift he felt irritation to his left eye. The following day he was treated at the clinic and a metal fragment was r...
11/13/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 5d lost Employees were placing pipe against wall. One employee pushed it with his foot; at the same time the 2nd employee reached down and placed his hand on the pipe, the pipe rolled and caught his hand betw...
11/11/2009 OTHER DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost While grinding and air arcing on new truck bed, welder felt debris blow into his eyes (weather conditions very windy). Left eye became irritated; condition of eye worsened. EE treated by doctor on 11/...
11/04/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 20d restricted EE claims he felt a pull in his lower back as he was picking up 50-lb bags. On 11-09-09 he reported the incident and was examined by company Dr. His condition did not improve, and on 11-16-09 was refe...
11/03/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 70d lost Employee was lifting a ceramic liner when he felt his knee twist.
10/31/2009 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Mechanic was using a grinder on a weld of a kick plate when a metal fragment ricocheted off the concrete floor and struck him in the eye. Employee was wearing all required PPE, respirator, safety glas...
10/14/2009 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 10d lost As EE was dismounting haul truck, he injured his right knee. He continued to work, no restrictions. However, he continued to experience discomfort. After further examinations, employee received furthe...
09/27/2009 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 11d restricted Employee fell from the second step of a three foot ladder. When he landed his wrist took the impact fracturing his left wrist
09/20/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost Haul truck driver struck the boarding ladder steps with his left leg shin area. He did not require medical attention at that time. After continued discomfort in his leg, he was examined by the company...
09/19/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 198d restricted Employee was shoveling muck out of the surge pocket of tertiary crusher when he felt pain in his lower back. He was treated at a medical facility on 9/20 and returned to work. Due to continued pain, a...
09/15/2009 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 201d restricted Worker had a cable on a cable stand so he could work on it. He was stepping over the cable that was going from the floor up to the cable stand, he did not lift his foot high enough and it caught on t...
09/08/2009 OTHER DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 17d restricted EE assisting in mill liner job. Liner on dolly nudged EE on the leg, startled him, he quickly turned, causing pain in his lower back. EE did not require medical attention at that time. He requested to...
08/27/2009 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was working on the CAS system of the D-10 dozer attempting to remove the GPS antenna. He lost his footing and fell between the rear ripper cylinders and struck the back of his head. He was us...
08/20/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 6d restricted Employee was closing the door to the scrubber tank when a bolt broke causing employee to strike his finger against a handrail.
08/14/2009 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 82d lost Two employees were pulling out shell liners inside the ball mill. A liner flipped over on its side and struck a 5' pry bar causing the pry bar to strike employee on his ankle.
07/29/2009 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was working on the #43 Shovel removing the Equalizer on the left side. He was a 12lb. Hammer to beat the pin out. As he hit pin the pin shifted causing the inside piece to break free, fallin...
07/14/2009 STRIKING OR BUMPING DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 70d lost, 12d restricted Employee walked behind truck and struck his right knee on a trailer hitch. Initially, this was classified as a first-aid case; however, employee continued to feel discomfort. After further examination...
07/12/2009 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None Employee reported to supervisor that he had a large bump on his left hand near wrist area.