Freeport-McMoRan Inc safety activity
MSHA violations, accident reports and inspections across the current mine portfolio.
Safety activity
Inspection.
Climax Mine · 050225630 CFR 56.4201(a) · $336.00 proposed penalty
Requirement for container labels.
Climax Mine · 050225630 CFR 47.41(a) · $245.00 proposed penalty
Handling of materials
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. · 0200024Days away from work only
Accident narrative
A mechanic was in the process of reinstalling the screen motor and rigging the motor into position. As the crew was repositioning the motor to complete the alignment, the motor unexpectedly shifted, causing the back side of the motor to rise. At that time, the mechanic's finger was pinched. The event went reportable on 08/24/2026.
Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Freeport McMoRan Miami Inc · 020011266.0 on-site hours reported
Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Climax Mine · 0502256169.8 on-site hours reported
Other
Freeport-McMoRan Sierrita Ops. · 0200144No dys awy frm wrk,no rstr act
Accident narrative
Employee was completing paperwork near EE's toolbox in Bay 4 of the Truck Shop when a gust of wind blew dust/debris into EE's right eye. The employee was wearing safety glasses at the time of the incident.
Striking or bumping
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. · 0200024No dys awy frm wrk,no rstr act
Accident narrative
The haul truck operator was exiting and stepped onto the truck's walkway when their right knee hit a metal panel. This contact caused a cut on the right knee. The event went reportable on 08/22/2026.
Handling of materials
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. · 0200024Days away from work only
Accident narrative
A ground laborer tried to get more leverage on a cable and put the hot stick behind them in order to pull better when they felt pain in their right calf. Event went reportable on 08/21/2026.
Handling of materials
Freeport McMoRan Miami Inc · 0200112Days away from work only
Accident narrative
lifting a heavy trash bag out of a container and strained left shoulder
Disorders (physical agents)
Freeport-McMoRan Safford Inc · 0203131Occupatnal illness not deg 1-6
Accident narrative
During the 8/21/26 morning lineout, a Leaching employee reported dehydration systems that began on 8/20/26. The employee was evaluated by Rescue and referred to Gila Health Resources (GHR) and Mount Graham Regional Medical Center (MGRMC) for further evaluation.
Slip or fall of person
Chino Mines Co Mine · 2900708Days away from work only
Accident narrative
Employee was unloading MAG Chloride out of semi trailer; when EE noticed trailer was about empty, employee walked toward trailer to turn off pump and while walking EE slipped causing EE to slide under frac truck w/right leg. Due to recent heavy rain fall, has caused dirt to slope toward frac tank, creating slimy mud under crusted dirt.
103 (g) Written Notification Hazard Complaint Inspectio
Freeport-McMoRan Sierrita Ops. · 02001445.0 on-site hours reported
Machinery, equipment, and tools.
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. · 020002430 CFR 56.14205 · $151.00 proposed penalty
Correction of dangerous conditions.
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. · 020002430 CFR 56.12030 · $151.00 proposed penalty
Requirement for container labels.
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. · 020002430 CFR 47.41(a) · $151.00 proposed penalty
Exposure limits for airborne contaminants.
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. · 020002430 CFR 56.5001(a)/.5005 · $2,133.00 proposed penalty
Exposure limits for airborne contaminants.
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. · 020002430 CFR 56.5001(a)/.5005 · $2,133.00 proposed penalty
Exposure limits for airborne contaminants.
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. · 020002430 CFR 56.5001(a)/.5005 · $2,133.00 proposed penalty
Inspection.
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. · 020002430 CFR 56.4201(a)(5) · $398.00 proposed penalty
Handling of materials
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. · 0200024Days restricted activity only
Accident narrative
Haul truck operator experienced a pain in the lower back while placing a lock on a security gate of HT. Event went reportable on 08/19/2026.
Inspection.
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. · 020002430 CFR 56.4201(a)(2) · $465.00 proposed penalty
Safety defects; examination, correction and records.
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. · 020002430 CFR 56.14100(c) · $267.00 proposed penalty
Spillage and leakage.
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. · 020002430 CFR 56.4102 · $366.00 proposed penalty
Combustible waste.
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. · 020002430 CFR 56.4104(a) · $151.00 proposed penalty
Safety defects; examination, correction and records.
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. · 020002430 CFR 56.14100(c) · $883.00 proposed penalty
Sources and definitions
MSHA Violations (issue date), Accidents (accident date) and Inspections (begin date).
Violation titles use current CFR headings to identify the cited rule; they are not the inspector’s account of what happened.
Status is from the current MSHA Mines snapshot, not the selected reporting period. Closed records can retain their last reported controller/operator.
Counts describe published rows, including contractor records; accident records are not distinct incidents or numbers of people injured.
Zero means no matching records in the imported sources, not proof of no events. Historical coverage differs by source; absence before a source begins reporting is not a zero incident rate. Invalid or absent dates and records after the snapshot are excluded.
S&S means SIG_SUB=Y. Fatality records use DEGREE_INJURY_CD=01. Proposed penalties are not final assessed or paid amounts; missing dollar values are omitted.
Inspection hours are SUM_TOTAL_ON_SITE_HOURS attributed to the inspection start date, without supervisor/trainee hours. Missing hours are omitted; a started inspection may still be open.
Portfolio totals use current mine membership, including events before the current owner or operator's tenure.