Freeport-McMoRan Sierrita Ops.

Safety activity

1. accident2026-09-21220262710020

   MACHINERY · DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY

   Accident narrative

   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.

2. accident2026-09-20220262710019

   OTHER · DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY

   Accident narrative

   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.

3. accident2026-09-14220262670009

   HANDLING OF MATERIALS · NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT

   Accident narrative

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

4. accident2026-08-27220262450012

   DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS) · OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6

   Accident narrative

   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.

5. accident2026-08-27220262470024

   HANDLING OF MATERIALS · NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT

   Accident narrative

   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.

6. accident2026-08-23220262380017

   OTHER · NO 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.

7. accident2026-08-12220262330026

   POWERED HAULAGE · DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY

   Accident narrative

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

8. accident2026-07-23220262110014

   HANDLING OF MATERIALS · DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY

   Accident narrative

   Employee was opening a flush water ball valve to the tails launder in the mill basement. The valve was difficult to operate, so the employee used a wheel chock to strike the valve in an attempt to open it. During the task, the employee sustained an injury to the left shoulder.

9. accident2026-06-24220261820030

   HANDLING OF MATERIALS · DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY

   Accident narrative

   Hand of employee was caught between truck bed and davit arm assembly when loading equipment into bed.

10. accident2026-06-18220261750007

    SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON · DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY

    Accident narrative

    Employee tripped while walking between the motor and handrail to assist a coworker and fell onto the grating, resulting in a pinky finger injury.

11. accident2026-06-10220261690003

    SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON · DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT

    Accident narrative

    Employee was backing up pulling vacuum pipe out of sump and EE's foot got caught on vacuum breaker causing EE to loose EE's balance. EE rotated and landed on EE's right knee as EE was trying to catch self.

12. accident2026-06-09220261770001

    SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON · ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID)

    Accident narrative

    Individual attempted to dismount forklift via side steps, overstepped the last step causing to fall backwards. Individual attempted to stop impact from fall by extending arm. Left wrist was sprained in the process. Individual was seen by onsite medical team and refused further treatment, as EE didn't feel it was necessary.

13. accident2026-05-28220261550006

    HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) · DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY

    Accident narrative

    While removing a bed pin, stored energy in the component caused it to suddenly dislodge and shift the bed. The uncontrolled movement allowed the brass bar to slip and drop, pinning the employee's hand against the tire. Resulted in a hand injury from impact/pinch force.

14. accident2026-05-26220261550003

    POWERED HAULAGE · DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY

    Accident narrative

    Loose material during loading allowed a rock to roll from the bucket and strike Cat 75, causing a rough load event. The impact broke the rear window. The operator later developed back pain and required clinic evaluation by ERT.

15. accident2026-05-20220261470011

    SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON · DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY

    Accident narrative

    The employee met with supervisors in a parking lot on the east side of the building. After the conversation, EE turned to walk back to the office and tripped over a wheel chock (angle iron) because EE did not fully clear it. EE fell onto EE's right knee and elbow. EE was wearing steel-toe boots, and no other PPE was involved.

16. accident2026-05-05220261340011

    HANDLING OF MATERIALS · DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY

    Accident narrative

    Employee felt a groin strain while cleaning but delayed reporting it until the end of the shift when the pain persisted.

17. accident2026-04-24220261210011

    STRIKING OR BUMPING · NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT

    Accident narrative

    Employee inspecting a hose stood up in a confined space and struck their hard hat on a frame causing their jaw to snap shut and chip a tooth with a minor gum laceration.

18. accident2026-04-22220261180012

    HANDLING OF MATERIALS · DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY

    Accident narrative

    Employee used Brakleen to remove hydraulic oil from their hands; after doing so they took a smoke break causing burns to their hands.

19. accident2026-04-18220261180006

    HANDLING OF MATERIALS · DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY

    Accident narrative

    The operator was dismounting equipment using a ladder when they experienced pain and noted swelling in the knee.

20. accident2026-04-06220260970036

    HANDLING OF MATERIALS · DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY

    Accident narrative

    While cleaning a flowmeter for install, employee cut right finger on the sensor requiring stitches.

21. accident2026-03-30220260910030

    HANDLING OF MATERIALS · DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY

    Accident narrative

    While employee was removed tires from a connex for delivery, they noticed overlap of tires with an adjacent stack. As additional force was used to move the overlapped tire, the adjacent stack became unstable causing some tires to fall and strike the employee which resulted in the employee falling and straining their back.

22. accident2026-03-22220260890098

    MACHINERY · DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY

    Accident narrative

    Employee was tailing a core tube out from a ct-20 to pull the sample. While tailing out the tube, the Kelly hose snagged on the wire line causing slack. As the tube came up changing the angle releasing the slack, dropping the back side of the tube 1 foot causing a strain on the helper right shoulder

23. accident2026-03-02220260680003

    POWERED HAULAGE · DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY

    Accident narrative

    Employee experienced eye irritation from an unknown particle and attempted to flush their eye; later in the shift the irritation persisted and the employee was seen for an eye abrasion.

24. accident2026-01-16220260280015

    DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) · OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6

    Accident narrative

    On 1.21.2026 Employee reported soreness in the right bicep that developed over time while performing normal work duties. Employee noted that on 1.16.2026 EE's shoulder had popped while adding a stick of HWT pipe to a drill string going in. Employee also noted that EE's shoulders pop on occasionally and thought the pain would stop, as pain increased, employee reported the injury.

25. accident2026-01-02220260060014

    SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON · DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY

    Accident narrative

    While climbing a pipe crossover, the individual's hands slipped from the handrail, causing a fall to the ground where they impacted their shoulder and elbow.