Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. safety activity
MSHA violations, accident reports and inspections across the current mine portfolio.
Safety activity
Powered haulage
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. · 0200024Days restricted activity only
Accident narrative
While traveling down a haul road a Haul Truck Operator encountered a rough road causing the operator to be was jostled around. They stated that the event caused pain in their back. The event went reportable on 10/09/2026.
Handling of materials
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. · 0200024No dys awy frm wrk,no rstr act
Accident narrative
While working on a trip system on a dipper, a Mechanic was struck on the left pinky by an object. The event went reportable on 10/08/2026.
Handtools (nonpowered)
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. · 0200024Days away from work only
Accident narrative
An employee was using a hammer during routine maintenance when they reported feeling a popping sensation in their right shoulder. The event went reportable on 10/06/2026.
Slip or fall of person
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. · 0200024Days restricted activity only
Accident narrative
An employee was dismounting equipment when they placed their left foot down and rolled their ankle, causing it to twist and resulting in ankle pain. The incident became reportable on 10/06/2026.
Powered haulage
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. · 0200024Days away from work only
Accident narrative
Haul truck operator was traveling down haul road encountered a rough section of roadway, causing the operator to be jolted and cause the employee to experience back pain. The event reportable 10/06/2026.
Powered haulage
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. · 0200024Days restricted activity only
Accident narrative
Haul truck operator struck a rough spot on the haul road causing back pain. Event went reportable on 10/5/2026.
Handtools (nonpowered)
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. · 0200024No dys awy frm wrk,no rstr act
Accident narrative
Operator attempted to use a tool to reposition an anode from the opposite end, but the tool slipped. As a result, their hand moved forward, causing the employee to hurt their left pinky finger. Event went reportable on 10/03/2026.
Handling of materials
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. · 0200024Days restricted activity only
Accident narrative
While pre-loading lime in pneumatic trucks and EE was going up and down the trailers to accomplish that. Later EE was connecting hoses and was unable to bend over to connect hoses.
Powered haulage
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. · 0200024Days away from work only
Accident narrative
Haul truck operator was rough loaded, and it later caused the operator to experience back pain. The event went reportable on 10/03/2026.
Handling of materials
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. · 0200024Days away from work only
Accident narrative
An Employee was descending a staircase to retrieve tools when, on the they heard a pop in their right hip and felt pain. Event went reportable on 10/01/2026
Other
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. · 0200024Days away from work only
Accident narrative
Utility crew employee was assisting with prep work. The employee stated they had bent down and felt a slight pop followed by shooting pain through the leg. The event went reportable on 09/29/2026.
Compliance Follow-up Inspection
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. · 020002421.0 on-site hours reported
Handling of materials
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. · 0200024No dys awy frm wrk,no rstr act
Accident narrative
After dumping front load can, the driver noticed a strap hanging over the hopper of EE's truck. When the driver pulled on it, it came down quickly. The strap had a retractable end on it which struck EE in the lip/chin causing a laceration.
Compliance Follow-up Inspection
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. · 020002411.5 on-site hours reported
Machinery
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. · 0200024No dys awy frm wrk,no rstr act
Accident narrative
A Diagnostic Mechanic was working on a pump to connect two flanges together. As the mechanic engaged the impact wrench, the bolt shifted and the spud wrench unexpectedly moved, striking the employee in the lip. Event went reportable on 09/17/2026.
Slip or fall of person
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. · 0200024No dys awy frm wrk,no rstr act
Accident narrative
Employee stepped out of the Man Van during shift change. As the employee took a step, their right ankle gave out and turned inwards. Event went reportable on 09/16/2026.
Procedures during repairs or maintenance.
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. · 020002430 CFR 56.14105 · Significant and substantial (S&S)
Procedures during repairs or maintenance.
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. · 020002430 CFR 56.14105 · Significant and substantial (S&S)
Handling of materials
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. · 0200024No dys awy frm wrk,no rstr act
Accident narrative
A Maintenance employee was performing a motor replacement on a pump. While aligning the spool and installing the bolts the employee pinched their finger between the bolt head and the spool. Event went reportable on 09/15/2026.
Handling of materials
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. · 0200024No dys awy frm wrk,no rstr act
Accident narrative
The employee was spraying down copper concentrate and was splashed with material. The next day the employee noticed some irritation and thought they may have gotten debris in their eyes from removing imitation eyelash they were wear at the time of the event. The event went reportable on 09/16/2026.
Non-Fatal Accident Investigation
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. · 02000248.8 on-site hours reported
Machinery
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. · 0200024No dys awy frm wrk,no rstr act
Accident narrative
Nuts were stuck on tramp cylinder tried multiple ways to loosen them was advised not to cut the nuts off and was directed to use a 1" impact which resulted in the stem unscrewing from the cylinder causing a nitro discharge from accumulator shooting stem and impact into employees chest and face
Powered haulage
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. · 0200024Days away from work only
Accident narrative
The operator's truck struck a rough section of roadway, resulting in a jolt to the operator's back. The operator later reported experiencing pain related to the incident on 09/14/2026. The incident became recordable/reportable on 10/01/2026.
Disorders (physical agents)
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. · 0200024Occupatnal illness not deg 1-6
Accident narrative
Employee beginning to experience symptoms consistent with heat stress while performing work activities. Event became reportable on 9/11/2026.
Powered haulage
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. · 0200024Days restricted activity only
Accident narrative
Haul truck operator claimed they were rough loaded and felt pain in their back. Injury went reportable on 09/06/2026.
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.