Mining Incidents

Gunnison & Johnson Camp Mines Metal/Non-Metal

Controlled by Gunnison Copper Corp
Dragoon, AZ, Cochise County, AZ  ·  Active
MSHA Mine ID: 0202824

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
22
Years on record
2000–2026
Latest incident
Mar 2026
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2000
179
citations
49
significant & substantial
$64,383
proposed penalties
$61,973
paid to date
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Quarterly safety rates
Citations per million employee-hours, as reported to MSHA
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2025 Q4 48,922 0 0 0.0
2025 Q3 15,727 10 3 635.8
2025 Q2 26,573 0 0 0.0
2025 Q1 23,004 3 0 130.4
2024 Q4 15,838 0 0 0.0
2024 Q3 9,221 0 0 0.0
2018 Q2 14,384 0 0 0.0
2018 Q1 14,655 3 1 204.7
Quarters under 100,000 reported hours are greyed: too few hours for a stable rate.
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

22 on file

2026 · 1 incident

March 25, 2026 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Gunnison Copper Corp. · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

IP was transferring process solution (mix of sulfuric acid, dipotassium phosphate, and ammonium sulfate) from one tank to another using a pump and hoses. During transfer a solution splash contacted IP's left eye. First aid eye flushing was administered and IP was transported to medical facility for additional flushing. No permanent damage or impairment.

2013 · 1 incident

September 24, 2013 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nord Resources Corporation · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee orally ingested approximately 3 ounces of electrolyte solution causing throat irritation. Employee was hospitalized for 24 hours for observation.

2012 · 1 incident

July 18, 2012 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nord Resources Corporation · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was moving a copper cathode from scale when the cathode slipped off bundle and struck employee in the top center of left foot. Initial examination determined that the employees foot sustained a contusion. He was released back to work with limited restrictions.

2010 · 1 incident

April 21, 2010 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nord Resources Corporation · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was removing wear plate bolt, the wear plate fell and a sharp edge cut his right middle finger. EE needed stitches. Crew EE works with didn't return to work until 4/24/10.

2009 · 9 incidents

December 14, 2009 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nord Resources Corporation · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Was pulling water pipe and felt a pain in his back

November 29, 2009 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nord Resources Corporation · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Was coming down from the leachfield heap when he twisted his ankle.

November 11, 2009 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nord Resources Corporation · Struck by falling object

Was putting a new screen in the screening plant when the screen fell on his finger smashing it.

August 27, 2009 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal forklift operator POWERED HAULAGE
Nord Resources Corporation · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Was cleaning tail pulley on BC 14 when roller came back and pinned his arm.

August 20, 2009 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nord Resources Corporation · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

When he was shoveling he felt a pull in his right forearm.

August 17, 2009 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nord Resources Corporation · Fall onto or against objects

It had been raining all day and when he stepped out of skid steer, he slipped and kicked the bucket.

July 6, 2009 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Nord Resources Corporation · Struck by falling object

Was using jack hammer to clean aglomerator when it slipped and fell on his foot.

April 22, 2009 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Nord Resources Corporation · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

He was on the leach field pulling 4" drisco, when he pulled the drisco his shoulder dislocated. He then put it back in place on his own.

April 21, 2009 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal pumper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nord Resources Corporation · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was removing a stuck cathode from stripping machine when foot got pinched between cathode blank and frame. The employee's right foot received a puncture/laceration.

2008 · 5 incidents

November 25, 2008 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nord Resources Corporation · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was installing tires on grasshopper frame and strained back.

September 25, 2008 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
Nord Resources Corporation · Struck by falling object

Installing back panel of rock box; panel being set when gust of wind pushed panel and struck employee. Employee had Contusion and abrasions to chest and shoulders. Placed on temporary modified-work status.

September 25, 2008 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Nord Resources Corporation · Struck by falling object

Installing back panel of rock box; panel being set when gust of wind pushed panel and struck employee on left foot. Employee?s foot/toes were crushed. Placed on no-work status, hospitalization, pending amputation.

August 25, 2008 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nord Resources Corporation · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was placing jumper bar on cell line and smashed right index finger between jumper bar and hanger bar on cell line. There was little damage to finger and no impairment.

July 3, 2008 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nord Resources Corporation · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Piece of round stock rolled off table and employee attemped to catch it. His left ring finger then got smashed between the floor and the metal. Require 4 stiches. immediate return to duty

2007 · 3 incidents

December 10, 2007 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nord Resources Corporation · Struck by falling object

While loading steel onto the bucket of a skid steer, a piece of metal fell off, striking employee on the left foot.

August 16, 2007 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman STRIKING OR BUMPING
Nord Resources Corporation · Struck against stationary object

Tying rebar on 8-16-07, he hit his arm on it which caused a small scratch. He did not report the incident until his arm swelled up which was on 8-23-07. The doctor gave him antibiotics and said if got worse to go to the ER. The next day it was worse so he went to ER and there it was found that he had a staph infection. He was released to return to work.

June 6, 2007 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nord Resources Corporation · Struck against stationary object

Cut 4th finger on right hand while removing rock from tailgate of 10 wheeler dump. Received stitches @ Benson Hospital. Was released to return to work

2000 · 1 incident

June 20, 2000 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Nord Resources Corporation · Flash burns (welding)

EMPLOYEE WAS TACK WELDING ON A GUARD ON A FUSION MACHINE WITHOUT A HELMET.