Freeport-McMoRan Sierrita Ops. — Accidents

Total: 774 accidents | Fatalities: 0

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
02/04/2023 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 11d restricted EE was pulling cloth on #5 filter. They bent over and with both hands began to pull cloth. They felt sharp pain in middle of lower back that radiated down to legs preventing them from walking. EE was...
01/21/2023 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 50d lost EE was cutting off the center cutting edges with a torch. The edge slid off the moldboard and came down and struck the EE on the left forearm. EE turned off the torch then checked their arm. No broken...
01/21/2023 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost EE was operating a dozer on Pushback 53 dump. They made contact with a large rock while reversing, jarring the dozer and EE. This caused discomfort in their back. EE was taken to clinic to be evaluate...
01/09/2023 MACHINERY DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 11d restricted EE was cutting a bolt off with a grinder at the #6 Ball Mill Underflow tub while performing a PM. A piece of the metal fell into the EE's left boot and onto their foot, causing a burn to the outside o...
12/20/2022 POISONING (TOXIC MATERIALS) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 25d lost EE was found sitting inside EE's pickup truck unconscious responsive. First Aid was rendered & EE was transported via helicopter to a hospital for further medical treatment.
12/20/2022 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 43d restricted EE was called to the 45 shovel. EE got clearance and began to approach the shovel. As EE was walking towards the boarding ladder on the right side EE lost EE's footing and fell forward, hitting EE's h...
12/17/2022 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was working on #2 Moly Larox making repairs on a guide plate. EE was attempting to drill a hole to reinstall the guide when the drill bit became jammed. The drill spun around hitting the EE in the...
11/21/2022 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 19d restricted EE was going to replace the plate on the ball float of #2 column cell. The ball float shaft slipped and the ee went to catch it and EE had gotten a laceration to EE's finger. The ee received stitches...
10/09/2022 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 7d lost, 30d restricted Employee slipped on the walking surface and rolled ankle
09/25/2022 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 81d restricted Injured employee jumped from a water truck cab onto the roadway below breaking their ankle and causing a laceration to the lower leg when they landed.
09/24/2022 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None An operator of the manvan was going too fast & hit a washout behind the Crusher tiedown. This caused the EE in the back seat to be bounced up & down. EE's back & neck became jarred. As they were heade...
09/12/2022 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 2d restricted Three employees were attempting to unplug the drop chute on 2-1 & 2-2 hammermill. The EE was hitting the chute about 10 times with a pry-bar. They hit their left pinky finger against a piece of angle...
09/09/2022 MACHINERY DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 22d restricted On 9/09/22, a EE reported to supervision that they were feeling discomfort in their back as a result of operating a motorgrader on 09/05/2022. They were taken to the clinic & issued restrictions & phy...
09/05/2022 DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None EE was sitting on the barricade, a coworker walked by & asked EE how EE was doing. EE did not respond, coworker became concerned & started asking EE questions. EE finally responded by saying EE did no...
09/03/2022 DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None EE began to not feel well due to the heat. They became dizzy and vomited. EE reported to supervision and then EE was taken to the clinic. The clinic transferred them to elevated care at an ER. EE was...
08/08/2022 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT None Unsecure plate over a hole at mine site - the plate gave way - belly sliced by plate
08/05/2022 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 19d restricted EE was performing housekeeping duties at the Tailings booster containment area. EE had slipped on a patch of algae that had formed near the sump pumps. EE sustained an injury to the left knee. On Augu...
08/03/2022 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 108d restricted During the task of cathode sampling, an employee felt a pop in lower back while they were pushing the cathode into the saw blade. EE notified supervision and was taken to a medical facility. Employee...
08/03/2022 ENTRAPMENT ACCIDENT ONLY None Three contract employees became stuck in the freight elevator. Electricians were called and they could not reset the elevator. Notifications were made. ERT rescue team was contacted. Attempted to open...
08/02/2022 DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None EE was priming on the 403 pattern. EE became unable to walk or stand without assistance. EE was transported to the crusher ready line. EE was then taken off site to a medical facility and treated for...
07/20/2022 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 6d restricted An operator was backing up to a shovel to get loaded. Operator pulled forward to realign with dipper. As they started to back up again the operator felt contact with shovel that was on the left side o...
07/19/2022 OTHER NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee stood up from kneeling position and felt strain to right knee. Medical diagnosis MRI determined tear to the meniscus.
07/13/2022 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 25d restricted EE was attempting to close drain valve on #2 Leach vessel. EE tried to exit the area. EE's rubber boots became stuck in the moly concentrate under the vessel. EE fell forward putting hand out to break...
07/02/2022 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None On 7/2, ee was installing a pump at Butler substation. EE stepped over the pipe and did not see the valve. EE tripped and fell, landing on left wrist and knee. On 7/21, EE's MRI was positive for a fra...
06/09/2022 DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None EE was walking near the shop and felt dizzy/lightheaded then collapsed to the ground. Mayday was called and EE was given cool water and cold towels. EE was helped to a chair. EE was given IV fluids an...
06/01/2022 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 182d lost EE was dismounting a water truck to fuel the truck. EE did not realize EE was not in the parking ditch all the way. The front of the truck was higher than usual. As EE stepped down as normal, EE's kne...
05/28/2022 DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 4d restricted EE was operating a loader. The AC unit in the loader went out some time during the day. The EE began to not feel well. EE called supervision and ERT members were called to check EE out. EE was exhibit...
05/27/2022 DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None EE began to feel dizzy. They went to lean on railings & collapsed to the ground. EE lost consciousness for a second. They regained consciousness immediately. EE was take to the clinic & diagnosed with...
05/02/2022 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 11d restricted EE attempted to pick up a 10hp electric motor to discard into the recycling roll off dumpster. EE noticed discomfort/tightness in lower back. EE's partner then offered assistance to offload the motor....
05/01/2022 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 18d lost, 70d restricted EE was loading truck to start work day on fuel island. As EE was getting out of the cab of vehicle, EE stepped on rocks & a broken piece of concrete. EE twisted ankle & fell to ground hitting head. E...
04/13/2022 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 24d lost, 18d restricted EE conducting daily use of hands on the job. Has constant pain in both wrists. Unable to use wrists normally. Trying to utilize double jack when felt pain in both wrists. Has been occurring approximat...
04/04/2022 STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 16d restricted EE was cleaning around the drumline when EE went to shut off the air valve. EE twisted EE's body position and while doing so EE stepped on the air hose, and rolled EE's ankle. EE was taken to clinic f...
03/29/2022 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was opening the door to the E/I shop. The door was jammed and EE attempted to pull the door when the handle broke off and cut EE's finger. EE was taken to clinic where EE received stitches to finge...
03/24/2022 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 52d lost, 112d restricted On 3/23 EE was working on 11 Mill performing normal tasks. Began feeling lower back pain. On 3/24 EE informed supervisor & was sent home. EE on STD. On 5/2 EE informed HR EE wanted to file claim. On 5...
03/12/2022 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 37d restricted On 3/12/2022 a EE went to open a valve at the Tailings Dam but it was stuck. EE tried to open it & felt a pop in the left side of chest. On 3/14/2022 EE was issued restrictions due to the pop on 3/12/...
02/28/2022 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was holding a piece of steel support while co-worker was cutting steel with cordless grinder. The grinder became caught and ran up the frame, making contact with EE's L pinky finger, causing a lace...
01/26/2022 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 69d lost EE was operating Haul Truck 65 & pre-spotted on the right side of 43 shovel. Shovel operator stated that HT 65 was too far out & at an angle. Shovel operator released the trip & the corner of the dipp...
01/25/2022 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 139d restricted An employee was conducting clean up at the liners when the employee went to lift a motor. EE began to feel some pain and discomfort in EE's back later that day. EE was taken to the clinic and was issu...
01/03/2022 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 3d restricted An ee was switching lime pots & left a drain valve open. This caused the lime to spill out & fill the spill pad. The EE had a hole in boot & lime got into the boot & made contact with EE's foot. The l...
12/21/2021 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was haul truck mentor. Operator backed in on left side to get loaded. First dipper was loaded onto HT with no issue. The shovel swung onto HT on the second pass the dutchman made contact w/ bed tai...
11/30/2021 MACHINERY DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 2d lost, 5d restricted Shovel operator honked the horn and released the brakes that is when the 48 shovel lost power resulting in the dipper to fall into the back of the haul truck 66 bed. The operator was shaken around. EE...
11/17/2021 ENTRAPMENT ACCIDENT ONLY None Two EE's utilized the man elevator to come from the 5th floor, when the elevator approached the landing for lower floors the door limit switch would not activate.
11/07/2021 OTHER DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 3d lost, 9d restricted EE was inspecting the Tailings Booster station containment area. EE bent over to access a sump pump and EE began to feel pain in EE's back and under EE's right shoulder blade. EE was seen at clinic an...
11/01/2021 FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 33d restricted EE was assembling a 6"" knife valve. The EE was rebuilding valve parts that were staged next to the valve that was being rebuilt. The valve, which was leaning against a wooden crate, slid over and pin...
10/01/2021 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 7d lost EE BOOT CAUGHT IN LAST STEP OF GRATING CAUSING EE TO ROLL ANKLE. EE WAS ISSUED RESTRICTIONS.
09/23/2021 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was tightening bolts overhead using an impact wrench. Employee looked up and debris fell into face and behind safety glasses, resulting in a foreign body entering right eye. Employee's eye wa...
09/15/2021 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 2d restricted EE was removing nose cone and pin assembly from damaged pull yoke on Haul Truck. As EE was attempting to remove the nose cone bearing a piece of the broken bearing fell out of the assembly & struck th...
09/12/2021 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 84d restricted EE was being loaded at the 43 shovel when a large boulder was dropped in EE's haul truck. The truck shook and the EE felt a pinched nerve/muscle in EE's neck along with EE's thumb going numb. EE was t...
09/10/2021 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 103d lost, 65d restricted EE was conducting a WPE of the XS leach pad when EE stepped out of the truck and onto a rock. This caused the EE to roll their ankle & fall to the ground. After getting back in the truck EE stated tha...
08/31/2021 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 97d lost, 90d restricted Employees were attempting to remove an inspection door on the PAC Cell. The EE was descending down a set of stairs when a scaffolding pipe aprx 5 ft in length, that was leaning against the handrail, f...