All MSHA-reportable accidents at Freeport-McMoRan Safford Inc operations in 2023. Fatalities appear first.
While a rebar wall was being lifted by the crane, the wall pieces started to fall apart and a piece of rebar fell and struck our employee on the arm and another piece fell and hit EE's hard hat. EE ended up being taken to the hospital.
As the employee was exiting their work vehicle, they stepped into a rut in the road and twisted their left knee.
Employee was working in the EW Tank House assisting the crane operator on 08/21/23, when employee was exposed to acid mist. On 08/22/23, the employee reported to supervisor that the employee was experiencing swelling in both eyes, blurry vision, and discharge.
While descending the ladder of Haul Truck 22, the employee slipped off the fourth step and the right ankle was hung up on the rail of the ladder and twisted as the employee fell forward.
Employee was getting back in the cab when felt their knee pop as they stepped down into the cab of Water Truck 24. The employee reported swelling and pain.
Employee was attempting to dismount Rubber Tire Dozer, when the employee tripped, fell on the deck and felt pain in left leg.
While on a red alert driver was outside cab putting on acid suit, when a large metal sign (6'x4') was blown over striking EE in the back. Driver was knocked to ground.
EE was scraping grease from the high-voltage rings of a shovel. EE rolled onto their belly to descend the ladder, and in the process, their legs and body fell from the opening/ladder, EE grabbed onto the ring to keep themselves from falling and loaded their shoulder at an awkward angle with their body weight. EE immediately experienced a burning pain and limited range of motion.
Employee was walking around Drill 9 when they tripped and fell and hurt the right ankle and scratched the right hand. The employee was evaluated by Site Rescue. The incident resulted in a right ankle fracture.
TECH WAS REMOVING BUCKET TEETH AND TOOTH WAS STUCK. TECH USED HAMMER AND HIT THE TOOTH. A PIECE OF FLY METAL BROKE LOOSE AND HIT TECH IN THE LEFT KNEE. TECH FINISHED WORKING THE SHIFT.
While employee was performing their pre-shift walk around, they tripped over a handle for a cover on the haul truck deck and landed on their left side against the fire suppression system, bruising their ribs.
12/19/23 employee was reaching back to adjust their seatbelt when leaving the dump and their hand hit the stem, causing the ear plug to jam into the left ear. 12/26/23 employee was seen by occupational medicine for follow up and given restrictions.
During the operator's break at Rader Tie down, the employee stepped out to clean the mirrors on HT44 and the door closed on their left hand, smashing their index and middle finger. This incident resulted in fractures to both fingers.
Employee was walking from the parking lot to the lunchroom and rolled EE's right ankle on a rock just before the access into the Hydro met office building.
Employee was trying to free a stuck rigging hook on shovel dipper door. Employee used a sledge to try and free the hook. Using both hands to swing the sledge, employee freed the hook which in turn swung back and struck the employee's right thumb.
Employee hyperextended their foot when stepping down a step of the 2430CON002 Horizontal Feed Conveyor. Misjudged depth of step and rolled ankle.
After doing clean up with a shovel in the COS Tunnel on 8/12/23, the employee felt pain in their back. EE did not report it to the supervisor. On 8/14/23, EE reported this to the new area supervisor. The employee was then scheduled to see the provider and received restrictions.
While the employee was positioning the wheelbarrow for a co-worker to start loading material, their finger got caught between the structure of 2140CON001 and the handle of the wheelbarrow. Resulted in a fracture to the tip of ring finger.
As the employee lifted the drill steel with the drills jib the steel got caught on the drill head, causing the bottom of the drill steel to kick towards the drill rig. When the drill steel kicked towards the drill the employee put EE's arms out to redirect the drill steel into place and from hitting the drill. The pipe hit EE's forearm against the metal frame of the safety gate.
Employee was walking up the staircase of the Screening Tower when they did not gain proper footing on the final step, fell and hit their right knee causing discomfort.
EE was unloading Sulphur and got the supplied breathable airline caught on the heel of their boot when stepping backward. This caused EE to trip and fall on their backside. While trying to brace from the fall with hands EE hairline fractured a bone in left wrist.
Employee was disconnecting the fuel hose from the haul truck. When the employee turned to replace the hose, employee stepped in a hole and sprained the left ankle.
Employee was tasked to collect samples from the sample port at the south end of the PLS Tank. The employee crossed over a 24 HDPE pipe to get to the sample port. After retrieving the sample, EE crossed back over the pipe, and felt a pop and pain in the left knee.
Employee was headed back to the pit after dumping out, when EE hit a pothole in the road which caused pain to be felt in the upper back.
Employee smashed their first digit of the right hand when EE was in the haul truck driver seat and reached over the buddy seat, pulling the passenger door closed.
Employee received contusion of the left hand when pressing the release for the dump lever on their haul truck and felt left hand pain.
EE was putting away parts in the connex, as EE went to close the door, EE smashed right hand which resulted in the smashing of the right-hand middle finger. EE came inside and immediately reported the incident.
While employee was backing under shovel dipper to get loaded, the steering got tight and hard to turn, causing the operator to feel a pop in the left shoulder while trying to steer.
Haul Truck operator dumped out on waste dump when EE hit a pothole while exiting the dump causing EE to bounce in the seat. The operator felt a ""jar"" in their back.
Employee was lifting guard to align keeper pins when it shifted and pinched EE's finger between the guard and shank.
Working in the EW tank house pulling shorts, when EE began to feel EE's face and neck burn and itch.
Putting the product hoses away after delivering red diesel, the employee felt a pinch in their lower back. Resalting in the driver going to a chiropractor following the injury.
Helper was in the process of cutting the bands off core boxes. Helper put the knife back in a pocket without closing it. Helper reached back into the pocket for the knife, in doing so, cut middle finger on left hand. *Note: this was just a Medical Treatment case, with no lost days or away from work.
The filter access door on the front of the haul truck cab was popped open. The employee did not notice the door was opened onto the walkway path of the Haul Truck and hit right knee on the corner of the door. This resulted in laceration and stitches.
WHILE STRIPPING 4/0 INSULATION THE KNIFE SLIPPED SIDEWAYS OFF THE END OF 4/0 ELECTRIC CABLE (WHERE THE LUG GOES) AND CUT THE LEFT PALM BELOW THE THUMB. EMPLOYEE WAS WEARING CUT GLOVES. EMPLOYEE REPORTED TO AMES SAFETY AND WAS TAKEN TO FMI RESCUE FOR EVALUATION. EMPLOYEE'S SUPERVISOR TOOK EMPLOYEE TO A CLINIC FOR FOLLOW UP CARE.
Drill Helper was hit on the upper lip, causing a laceration about 2 cm long and knocking the left front tooth loose as the Drill Helper was attempting to empty the last remaining section of core from the tube.
Employee was closing the dividing wall in a conference room. They attempted to push it an additional 4 inches to the rubber bumper. At this point the employee kneeled to push against the wall. They then felt a sharp sting and pain in their right foot after pushing the wall. Employee must wear a Cam boot as result of incident.
Employee was replacing a coolant hose on a haul truck. EE leaned back to reach a hose. EE used EE's left arm to pick self up. As EE was pulling self up, EE felt EE's shoulder pop out of place. EE's shoulder was reset at the hospital, and EE returned to work.
Employee took off hardhat to look for a landing ring in the toolbox located under the right side of the CT20 drill rig. After retrieving the part employee backed out and stood up hitting head on the catwalk. First Aid was given and employee was taken to the Hospital and received two staples to the wound. Returned back to work with no restrictions.
Employee was performing their daily task when they felt sick and overheated. The employee was administered fluids both through IV and oral on-site and was instructed to stay in a cool area and continue to drink water.
Employee reported a headache of increasing intensity, progressively feeling worse as the day went on, while still drinking water. Employee was transported to the hospital with signs of dehydration and heat exhaustion.