Freeport-McMoRan Sierrita Ops. safety activity

While loading a haul truck, the shovel dipper dropped into the truck bed due to a brake lockup, causing a severe jolt that lifted the truck bed and resulted in neck and upper back strains to the haul truck operator.

Employee was inspecting Pushback 58 for cracks and signs of stormwater intrusion when a small rock under the right foot caused the employee to lose balance and fall onto a sharp rock, impacting the right arm.

Employee was grinding slag from a welding bench during a beginning welding class when the grinder slipped and caught EE's glove. The rotating wire wheel pulled EE's left hand into the wheel, causing a laceration to the left index finger. Medical treatment was required for the finger injury.

Employee was troubleshooting the transfer of ferric chloride from a temporary containment area using a submersible pump when the discharge hose disconnected during repositioning. Pressurized ferric chloride sprayed into the employee's face and eyes, dislodging EE's safety glasses and causing chemical exposure to the face and eyes.

Employee was adjusting an HDPE pipe fusing machine to align with a bleeder when the employee's right hand struck the clamp, causing it to close on the left middle finger. The clamp did not lock, allowing the employee to open it and remove the finger.

Employee was completing the first round in Moly Leach and experienced lower right back pain and stiffness while ascending stairs and using the right arm for support. Employee reported feeling the lower right back "lock up". Employee was placed on restricted duty.

Employee was reinstalling grating employee hand caught between grating and handrail.

Employee was performing a 250-hour service on a dozer outdoors and assisting with filter replacement when heat exposure and physical exertion contributed to signs of heat stress, including excessive sweating; work was stopped and first aid was initiated in a shaded area. Impairment was limited to heat stress symptoms with no reported physical injury or permanent damage.

While parked and eating peanuts, the employee bit down on a peanut and chipped a tooth. The employee initially experienced minimal discomfort and continued working; however, approximately 90 minutes later, the pain increased and became intolerable, prompting the employee to notify a supervisor. Damage consisted of a chipped tooth resulting in dental pain requiring evaluation.

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.

Haul truck operator reported not feeling well after the truck had been rough loaded.