Mining Incidents

JOHNSON CAMP MINE Metal/Non-Metal

Arimetco Inc · Surface
Cochise County, AZ  ·  Abandoned
MSHA Mine ID: 0200411

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
55
Years on record
1983–1998
Latest incident
Aug 1998
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

55 on file

1998 · 1 incident

August 17, 1998 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal mechanic helper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Arimetco Inc · Fall down stairs

EE WAS GOING DOWN A SET OF STAIRS AND ON THE LAST STEP HE LOST HIS FOOTING AND TWISTED ANKLE.

1997 · 5 incidents

July 28, 1997 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arimetco Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO KICK CATHODE OFF SS BLANK AND MISSED PULLING GROIN MUSCLE.

May 27, 1997 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Arimetco Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS STRIPPING COPPER CATHODE WHEN CATHODE FELL OF OR STRIPPING RACK AND THE CORNER CUUT HIS LEFT LEG ABOVE THE KNEE REQUIRING 10 SUTURES.

April 18, 1997 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Arimetco Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS SHOVELING FINES OFF OF A SCREEN DECK WHEN THE SHOVEL TIP CAUGHT AND HE STRAINED HIS BACK.

February 10, 1997 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arimetco Inc · Struck by falling object

LOADER TOOTH AND ONE INCH PLATE FELL OFF SHOP TABLE AND LANDED ON FOOT, BEHIND STEEL TOE.

January 17, 1997 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arimetco Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE AND ANOTHER PERSON WERE REMOVING ROCKS FROM ROADWAY. WHEN FINISHED, EE HAD A BACKACHE.

1996 · 14 incidents

December 9, 1996 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal mechanic helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arimetco Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

WHILE MOUNTING A HAUL TRUCK TIRE ON THE TRUCK HE WAS PULLING ON THE TIRE & PULLED A MUSCLE.

November 22, 1996 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Arimetco Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

OPERATING FRONT END LOADER WHEN HE TWISTED HIS KNEE.

October 28, 1996 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arimetco Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

DRILLER BENT OVER TO LIFT ORE SAMPLING TOOL WEIGHING APPROX 4-5 LBS, AND PAIN OCCURRED TO THE LOWER BACK.

August 6, 1996 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Arimetco Inc · Struck by flying object

DUST GOT IN EYE. WINDOW OF TRUCK DOWN WITH DUST BLOWING. HE STATED HE WAS WEARING HIS SAFETY GLASSES.

August 4, 1996 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arimetco Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

OPERATOR WAS STANDING UP FROM ADJUSTING A HEADLAMP.

July 30, 1996 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Arimetco Inc · Struck by flying object

DRIVING TRUCK WITH DUST BLOWING. HE STATED HE WAS WEARING HIS SAFETY GLASSES.

July 21, 1996 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal shaft repair, skip tender, station tender POWERED HAULAGE
Arimetco Inc · Struck against a moving object

WHILE OPERATING FORKLIFT THE ENGINE DIED. FORKLIFT ROLLED UP ON BERM AND TIPPED OVER.

July 19, 1996 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Arimetco Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE CUTTING CONVEYOR BELT THE KNIFE SLIPPED AND CUT EE THUMB

July 16, 1996 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Arimetco Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE CARRYING A PIECE OF STEEL EE SLIPPED ON SOME ROCKS AND FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK.

June 27, 1996 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Arimetco Inc · Fall onto or against objects

WHILE MOVING LEACH LINE, EE FELL AND CUT HIS RIGHT ELBOW ON A ROCK.

June 25, 1996 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Arimetco Inc · Struck against a moving object

WHILE OPERATING A HAUL TRUCK, EE FELT PIAN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

June 13, 1996 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman MACHINERY
Arimetco Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE USING A GRINDER A PIECE OF METAL GOT IN EE S LEFT EYE.

April 13, 1996 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Arimetco Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE USING A WEDGE TO LOOSEN LINERS IN CRUSHER THE WEDGE SLIPPED OUT AND STRUCK SVERT IN THE FOREHEAD.

February 26, 1996 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal mechanic helper HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Arimetco Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE CHANGING CUTTING EDGES, EMPLOYEE WAS HOLDING A BOLT. THE BOLT SPUN AND CUT EMPLOYEE'S LEFT HAND.

1995 · 5 incidents

October 23, 1995 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Arimetco Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE OPERATING A 992 CAT LOADER EE S BACK STARTED TO HURT.

October 3, 1995 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arimetco Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE OPENING COMPARTMENT DOOR ON MECHANIC TRUCK THE DOOR CAME OFF HINGES AND STRUCK EE IN THE MOUTH.

June 26, 1995 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator MACHINERY
Arimetco Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

MANAGER WAS GOING TO ASSIST EMPLOYEE IN CHANGING OUT A DRILL BIT AS THE ROTARY HEAD WAS BEING LOWERED TO DECK LEVEL (TO SCREW ONTO HAMMER & BIT) IT HOOKED ONTO THE SANDLINE WHICH AD SLACK & WA S ATTACHED TO SPARE BIT & SUB THIS BIT & SUB DISLODGED FROM RACK STRIKING EMPLOYEE IN THE SHOULDER/BACK AREA

May 12, 1995 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Arimetco Inc · Fall onto or against objects

WHILE WORKING ON LEACH PAD, EMPLOYEE TRIPPED AND CUT HIS RIGHT KNEE ON A SHARP ROCK.

1994 · 4 incidents

August 31, 1994 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arimetco Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

WHEN INJURED REMOVED THE BLEED OFF VALVE FROM A PUMP. STEAM ESCAPED AND HIT HIS FACE AND EAR.

August 10, 1994 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Arimetco Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE TRYING TO REMOVE BEARING WITH A HAMMER BEARING BROKE & STRUCK EE

June 24, 1994 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arimetco Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

WHILE FIXING LEAK IN PLS POND, SOLUTION CAUSED INFECTION ON FEET. (EE ALREADY HAD ATHLETE'S FOOT).

March 3, 1994 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arimetco Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

WHEN REMOVING THE DISCHARGE HOSE FROM A PUMP. HE WAS SPLASHED WITH ORGANIC.

1993 · 4 incidents

December 27, 1993 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arimetco Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE BUNDLING COPPER CATHODES, EE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

December 21, 1993 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arimetco Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE STRIPPING COPPER, EE PULLED A MUSCLE IN HIS LEFT SHOULDER.

June 17, 1993 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arimetco Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WHILE BENDING DOWN TO PICKUP CUTTING EDGES FOR 14G BLADE, EMPLOYEE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK. NOTE: EMPLOYEE HAD GIVEN NOTICE ON 6/16 THAT HIS LAST DAY OF EMPLOYMENT WITH ARIMETCO WOULD BE 6 /18. HE DID NOT RETURN TO WORK ON 6/17.

March 12, 1993 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal shopman repair cars, mechanic MACHINERY
Arimetco Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE DOES NOT KNOW WHEN HE GOT SOMETHING IN HIS EYE IT JUST STARTED BOTHERING HIM HE HAD BEEN DOING SOME WELDING & HE WAS WEARING EYE PROTECTION

1992 · 5 incidents

August 6, 1992 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arimetco Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE ASSISTING DRILL CREW LOWER PIPE INJURED FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK..

July 21, 1992 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arimetco Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

WHILE STRIPPING COPPER,ELECTROLYTE SPLASHED IN EYE.

July 20, 1992 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arimetco Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE RELOCATING A 4" PIPE LINE INJURED FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

July 7, 1992 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arimetco Inc · Struck by falling object

WHILE CLEANING A LOADER TIRE RIM SLIPPED AND CUT LEFT HAND.

February 19, 1992 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arimetco Inc · Struck by powered moving object

68935 PICKING UP A GRADER BLADE.INJURED FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK.

1991 · 5 incidents

November 12, 1991 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Arimetco Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE STRIPPING A COPPER CATHODE I NAME CAUGHT HIS FINGER BETWEEN THE CATHODE & A HAND RAIL

August 2, 1991 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Arimetco Inc · Struck against stationary object

WHILE GETTING OUT OF A PICK UP HE STEPPED ON A ROCK AND TWISTED HIS LEFT ANKLE.

June 11, 1991 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arimetco Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

SHEET OF COPPY STUCK TO CATHODE AND INJURED ATTEMPTED TO KICK THE SHEET OF COPPER OFF CATHODE. THE CATHODE SLIPPED OFF THE RACK AND HIT HIM ON THE CHEST AND LEFT LEG.

May 21, 1991 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arimetco Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WHILE LIFTING A CATHODE, EE FELT PAIN IN HIS LEFT SHOULDER.

January 5, 1991 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arimetco Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

WHILE STACKING COPPER IN UNLOADING RACK, HE CAUGHT HIS FINGER BETWEEN COPPER SHEET AND RACK.

1990 · 1 incident

October 22, 1990 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Arimetco Inc · Struck by falling object

STRIPPING CATHODE OFF RACK STRUCK HIS R FOOT

1986 · 1 incident

June 11, 1986 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Cyprus-Johnson Copper Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE REACHE8 BEHIND SHEAR MACHINE TO UNHANG STARTER SHEETS, SUPPORTED HIMSELF WITH LEFT HAND, EVIDENTALLY EMPLOYEE ACTIVATED MACHINE WITH FOOT CUTTING SWITCH, SHEAR CAME DOWN CUTTING OFF L EFT INDEX FINGE9 AND MIDDLE FINGER, AND BROKE SAME FINGERS.

1985 · 1 incident

February 8, 1985 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cyprus-Johnson Copper Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE STATED WHILE HELPING TO LIFT THE ROTOR OUT OF A 100 HP MOTOR I BEGAN HAVING PAINS IN MY RT ARM AS WELL AS A FEELING OF BLACKING OUT WHIEL I WAS STRAINGING TO LIFT OBJECT

1984 · 3 incidents

August 15, 1984 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cyprus-Johnson Copper Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMP STATES HE WAS LIFTING AND MOVING ANODES WHICH WEIGH 250 LBS HE FELT A TIGHTNESS IN HIS LOWER BACK AND LATER DEVELOPED PAIN IN LOWER BACK

July 31, 1984 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cyprus-Johnson Copper Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

I.NAME WAS CLOSING THE GARAGE DOOR WHEN A LOOSE PIECE OF METAL SWUNG OUT & HIT HIM BELOW THE LEFT EYE.

March 5, 1984 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cyprus-Johnson Copper Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMP STATES HE WAS LIFING STARTER SHEET OFF STRONG BACK WHICH WAS OVERHEAD LIFTING ONE SHEET WITH MY ARMS OUT STRETCHED AND SLIGHTLY OFF BALANCE

1983 · 6 incidents

August 9, 1983 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cyprus-Johnson Copper Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE STATES THAT HE WAS STANDING ON THE DRILL TABLE TRYING TO PULL A BIT, WHICH WAS STUCK OUT OF THE DRILL BASKET TOOL & HE HAD PULLED HIS BACK OUT OF PLACE.

July 1, 1983 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cyprus-Johnson Copper Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

STRIPPING STARTERS-PLACING ARM BETWEEN STAINLESS STEEL SHEET AND COPPER SHEEL AND PUSHING APART-PULLED MUSCLE OR SOMETHING IN RIGHT FOREARM.

May 31, 1983 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal superintendent HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cyprus-Johnson Copper Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATES THAT HE WAS LEANING OVER THE SETTLER ON E TRAIN S-1 PUMPING SLUDGE WHEN HE FELT A SHARP PAIN IN HIS BACK JUST BELOW HIS BELT

March 8, 1983 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cyprus-Johnson Copper Company · Struck by falling object

MR JOY STGATES THAT WHILE HE WAS PULLING CATHODE OUT OF CELL AN EAR BROKE HE WAS TRYING TO FIX THE EAR SO THE CTHODE WOULD NOT FALL WHILE PULLING THE EAR UP TO THE BAR THE OTHER SIDE BROKE AND CATHODE FELL