Key Takeaway

TYRONE MINE is a active surface mine producing Metal, located in Tyrone, Grant County, NM. It has 875 violations on record (188 S&S) and $322K in proposed penalties. Operated by Freeport-McMoRan Tyrone Inc.

TYRONE MINE

Active Surface Metal

Operator: Freeport-McMoRan Tyrone Inc

Controller: Freeport-McMoRan Inc

Location: Tyrone, Grant County, NM

Employees: 585

875
Violations
188
S&S Violations
302
Accidents
$322K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
11/25/2025 56.4200(b)(2) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
11/25/2025 56.15005 S&S HighNegligence $5,144
11/24/2025 56.9100(a) S&S ModNegligence $1,550
11/19/2025 56.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
11/18/2025 56.11012 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
11/18/2025 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
11/18/2025 56.14112(b) S&S ModNegligence $697
11/18/2025 56.12032 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
11/17/2025 56.12008 Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
05/07/2025 56.12008 Non-S&S ModNegligence $313
05/07/2025 56.12018 Non-S&S HighNegligence $1,037
05/06/2025 56.15001 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
10/23/2024 56.14207 Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
10/22/2024 56.14209(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
10/22/2024 56.14211(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
06/10/2024 56.20003(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
06/05/2024 56.14100(b) S&S ModNegligence $6,374
06/05/2024 56.14206(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $221
06/04/2024 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
01/03/2024 56.20014 Non-S&S ModNegligence $147

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
12/06/2025 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
03/11/2025 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost
04/22/2024 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 17d restricted
03/25/2024 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 22d restricted
03/10/2024 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 38d lost
12/18/2023 OTHER INJURIES DUE TO NATURAL CAUSES 46d lost
08/31/2023 DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None
05/20/2023 MACHINERY DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 1d restricted
04/21/2023 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
02/28/2023 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
11/17/2025 11/26/2025 120.25 2
09/22/2025 09/25/2025 17.50 1
05/05/2025 05/19/2025 78.00 1
10/21/2024 10/24/2024 71.25 2
06/03/2024 06/13/2024 140.00 2
12/20/2023 01/10/2024 121.75 3
12/18/2023 06/20/2024 51.25 2
07/31/2023 08/03/2023 101.00 2
02/21/2023 02/23/2023 89.25 3
07/31/2022 08/18/2022 214.00 2

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID2900159
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityMetal
SIC DescriptionCopper Ore NEC
Employees585
Days/Week7.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates32.6525000, -108.3625000
Nearest TownTyrone

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does TYRONE MINE have?

TYRONE MINE has 875 MSHA violations on record, of which 188 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $322K.

What type of mine is TYRONE MINE?

TYRONE MINE is a Surface mine producing Metal, located in Tyrone, Grant County, NM. It currently has 585 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at TYRONE MINE?

According to MSHA records, TYRONE MINE has 302 reported accident/injury records and 1 fatalities on file.

Who operates TYRONE MINE?

TYRONE MINE is operated by Freeport-McMoRan Tyrone Inc and controlled by Freeport-McMoRan Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 2900159.