Freeport-McMoRan Sierrita Ops. — Accidents

Total: 774 accidents | Fatalities: 0

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
08/19/2021 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 11d restricted Employee slipped and reached out to steady self causing a wrist sprain.
07/31/2021 STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 5d restricted EE was sweeping material into a pile for cleanup. They stepped backwards onto a softball size rock, rolling their ankle and spraining it. EE was issued restrictions.
07/30/2021 STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 20d restricted EE was closing a valve on the tailings delivery line. EE stepped down and did not notice the cribbing supporting the pipe. EE stepped on cribbing and rolled ankle. EE was issued restrictions.
07/14/2021 MACHINERY DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 21d lost, 43d restricted EE was getting loaded at the 43 shovel on the right side. The HT operator felt a slight pinch on the right side of neck while getting loaded. On 7/16/2021 EE was issued restrictions due to the rough l...
06/25/2021 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 25d lost EE was walking behind the secondary crusher and had reached down to remove wheel chocks. EE fell down injuring lower lumbar, right hip and left shoulder. Medical assistance was called and the EE was t...
05/11/2021 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 207d lost Employee was working on changing valve on pipe when pipe slipped off I-Beam swung and pinned employee between pipe and handrail
05/06/2021 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was moving a filing cabinet away from the wall. The filing cabinet began to tip over. The ee reached out to catch the cabinet and finger became pinched in between two cabinets. The ee sustained a f...
04/12/2021 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 12d restricted EE was cutting some rope for a tagline. They had cut thru the rope and sliced the edge of right index finger. EE was taken to the clinic and issued restrictions.
03/23/2021 MACHINERY DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 2d restricted EE was being loaded at the 45 shovel pit. A large rock came out of the bucket, jarring the truck. EE began to experience some back pain. EE was taken to clinic and issued restrictions.
03/22/2021 MACHINERY DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 10d lost, 10d restricted Epiroc employee was welding a square stock steel brace in place to support one side of 81 Drill A-frame for shipping. The other brace was leaning against the A-frame to be welded next. The brace fell...
03/12/2021 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 2d restricted The Tailings Thickener tunnels were full of slurry. An EE entered a tunnel with PPE on to close lines and got slurry into their boots. The EE began experiencing a burning sensation inside the boots on...
03/03/2021 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None An operator reported that there was a brushfire burning in the canyon below the Half Million Tank. This is on the west side of the pit in an unmanned/unmined area. Fire cause to be determined however...
02/20/2021 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 3d restricted EE was walking down a dirt ramp when their right foot lost traction causing the EE to slip. EE attempted to break their fall by putting their right hand out to the side. EE made contact with the grou...
02/13/2021 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost EE was assisting in cleaning area in the center sump. EE began talking with another employee. A metal covering plate became dislodged and the EE fell into the hole as EE stepped on it. EE's foot fell...
02/10/2021 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was throwing away a damaged pop up tent from the clinic screening area. The wind picked up the pop up tent and it flew back and struck the EE in the mouth. The EE sustained a chipped tooth that was...
02/03/2021 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 7d restricted EE was removing a ladder from an empty cell on top of the cell line. When they turned around to move the EE slipped on one of the bars on the adjacent cell. Their leg came into contact with the concre...
02/01/2021 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 9d restricted On 2/1/21 EE was standing to the side of the cathode unloading platform when several cathodes began to fall back. Employee stopped the movement of the cathodes with right hand & struggled against the...
12/28/2020 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 9d restricted While working inside scalping screen, EE was in an awkward position crawling inside the scalping screen. As EE got out, EE noticed some discomfort on EE's lower back. EE was taken to the clinic and is...
12/23/2020 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None Hearing loss deemed a mixture of occupational exposure and personal medical related issue.
12/03/2020 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 2d restricted On 12/3/2020 an employee approached a pickup truck and was trying to watch EE's footing as EE was getting in the truck. EE's foot slipped and EE twisted EE's knee. On 12/04/2020 ee was seen for knee p...
11/22/2020 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 2d restricted EE began to feel stiffness in right lower back during shift around midnight. It began to get progressively worse throughout the night. EE was not seen until 12/07/2020 and issued restrictions for back...
11/20/2020 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was walking to the change room before shift. EE walked around the jersey barriers to avoid having to walk thru a group of Crusher personnel gathered on the walkway. EE stepped on parking lot paveme...
11/12/2020 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 12d restricted EE was attempting to close a bad valve on the cyclone skid that was releasing slurry. The EE slipped on the material the valve had been releasing, causing the EE to reach out and try to catch self on...
11/09/2020 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 5d restricted An employee was moving some brass and metal steps used in the Tertiaries. EE began to feel sharp pain in their back. EE was taken to clinic and issued restrictions.
10/01/2020 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 130d lost An ee was taking tools from the locker. The ee stepped backwards and ee's foot made contact with the dolly. The ee lost balance, began to fall and twisted ankle in the process. The ee was taken to th...
09/30/2020 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 6d restricted After eating lunch, an ee was picking up lunch trash. Ee had a can of green beans with a pull top lid. When ee picked up the trash ee's thumb slid across the sharp edge of the lid and ee sustained a l...
09/24/2020 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 10d restricted On 09/24/2020 an operator was loading with a loader and jarred self on some heavy rock causing lower back pain. EE did not inform site. On 10/06/2020 EE notified supervision of lower back pain. Was i...
09/22/2020 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was erecting a portable scaffolding platform right below the #1 cyclone when EE felt something go into eye. EE rinsed it immediately. Continued to feel something in eye. EE was taken to a clinic fo...
09/04/2020 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 308d lost EE was doing routine clean up at the Primary crusher basement when they felt a pop and sharp pain in shoulder. EE was shoveling rocks at the time. EE was issued restrictions.
08/28/2020 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was working in the Secondary crusher when debris went into EE's eye. The EE washed EE's eye out with water & continued working. EE went home & eye was irritated the next day. EE went to an optician...
08/23/2020 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None A fire was spotted by an equipment operator working near Special Place in the Half Million Gallon Tank area. A mine supervisor was notified and a mayday was called. Green Valley Fire Dept was contacte...
08/05/2020 DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None An employee notified supervisor that employee was not feeling too well. Employee stated that employee was experiencing a headache and was a little dizzy. Employee was taken to the clinic and treated f...
07/30/2020 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Injured Employee was working on a 32"" tall elevated platform without any handrail protection or fall protection. While hooking up a 1"" choker the tension of the choker pushed back and pushed the inj...
07/28/2020 MACHINERY DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 28d restricted EE was removing a bolt from bearing housing. The impact was in place on the bolt. EE reached out to feel for the bolt head to set a backup wrench when EE lost EE's balance & accidentally pulled the tr...
07/26/2020 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 129d lost EE was walking from 6 Mill Cyclone Deck to 7 Mill for EE's rounds when EE stepped with EE's left foot & felt sudden pain as EE's foot bent inwards. The grating was bad which made EE step wrong. EE was...
07/15/2020 MACHINERY DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 36d restricted EE was removing a pump from a barge for repairs. While removing the last bolt with an impact, the pump shifted downward and the impact came into contact with the metal structure. EE's left middle fing...
07/07/2020 MACHINERY DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 3d lost, 59d restricted EE was hydro blasting the FC-7 drain line. EE was hit with high pressure water to right index finger, middle finger and palm while snaking out the drain line. EE was taken to a specialist and bandaged...
07/07/2020 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 7d lost, 44d restricted EE was ball charging #12 mill. EE found the ball bin was plugged with seized 3 1/2 inch steel balls. EE attempted to dislodge the plug by throwing a freed steel ball up the chute. EE's hand came into...
07/06/2020 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 177d lost EE was fueling a truck when they called a supervisor stating, wasn't feeling well and was dizzy. EE fell backwards and hit head on ground. EE had contusion on head.
07/02/2020 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 14d lost, 74d restricted Employee was assisting in moving the deposition spread. When employee was opening and closing valves, employee started to experience right shoulder pain.
06/07/2020 STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 7d lost, 23d restricted An employee was entering the Cu Moly Thickener pad area when they stepped on a hose in a dimly lit area and rolled their ankle. The EE was taken to a medical facility for evaluation. EE was taken of...
06/02/2020 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 13d restricted EE was shoveling fine ore material in the Secondary Crushing plant when they began to feel a warm sharp pain in the upper quadrant of rib cage. EE was taken to a medical facility where EE was issued r...
05/21/2020 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 2d lost, 4d restricted The bleeder 195 had gone bad. The EE opened a bleeder & closed it. In the process of closing the bleeder the EE was sprayed with chemical. It went into their eye & passed their safety glasses. EE flus...
04/11/2020 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 76d restricted EE was performing a pre-operational inspection on a drill when EE fell onto left shoulder. EE was taken to the clinic and given restrictions.
03/30/2020 NONPOWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 7d lost EE was rolling a stand out to the dozer push arm on a dolly. As EE was setting the dolly down the stand began to move forward toward the dozer push arm. The EE put EE's hand up to stop the stand and...
03/17/2020 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 40d lost, 103d restricted EE was at the West Tiedown for a bathroom break. EE was descending the ladder. As EE's left leg touched the ground EE turned felt a pop in EE's left knee. EE notified supervisor & taken to the clinic...
03/12/2020 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was cleaning the driver's side mirror. While cleaning the mirror the rubber lining became dislodged at the joint. The EE's hand ran over the joint's edge and became lacerated. EE was taken to a me...
01/15/2020 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee handling bundle of material lost control and was struck by bundle in left leg shin resulting in laceration.
01/15/2020 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 24d restricted EE was using stand stop by tank 227. EE was using a shovel to remove a small piece of pipe inside of tank. EE took step back from the stand and tripped with another step behind EE. EE lost balance and...
12/28/2019 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 6d lost A haul truck was traveling down from Pushback 61 ramp & lost traction. The haul truck began to fishtail & it clipped another haul truck traveling up the ramp loaded. The EE felt soreness and tightness...