Phelps Dodge Bagdad IncMining Incidents in 2024

Mill Ops Employee struck/injured by high-pressure water hose nozzle in the rougher basement.

HT136 Operator injury, stepped in hole walking to van at end of shift and rolled ankle. NOTE: Shift started at 5:30 PM on 06/23/2024, incident occurred at 6:24 AM on 06/24/2024.

HT226 Operator fell while performing pre-shift at Butte Fuel Dock.

Mill Services Employee working in the Mill Ops roughers basement climbing to unhook a hose caught on equipment/machinery fell backwards from A3 to A4 transition chute from 4+ ft elevation, landing on a water addition line.

Electrician working on GL2 belt reported sharp pain in leg after tripping or "stepping wrong" on step of stairs while reaching for rope switch. Potential exacerbation of pre-existing injury/condition.

Mill Services Employee got lime splashed in right eye while cleaning at the lime plant.

Dump Truck CD01 Operator felt unknown foreign object blow into their eye from heater vent. Incident was late reported on 03/25/24 by the Employee to their supervisor.

Mill Maint Employee rolled ankle on uneven concrete at Lower Moly Feed Pumps.

Dozer D10-23 Operator reported pop in back and immediate pain.

CLP Employee sustained small laceration to left index finger by 50-inch gasket when dropping in dumpster.

Mine Tech Employee reported pinching sensation in knee when exiting Light Vehicle ENG28. Likely aggravation of pre-existing condition.

HT222 Operator lost their footing while descending the boarding ladder and twisted their ankle.

SX-EW Employee was splashed in the face and eyes with sulfuric acid diluted solution.

Slipped down stairs, dislocated shoulder which needed to be placed back in.

RTD3 Operator felt a pop in their left knee as they were exiting the cab. Pain came and went; reported the following day.

HT221 Operator had unknown debris blown into their eye from the AC vent.

While employee was washing at the 2-3 transfer point the pressure from the hose was too much. EE let go of the hose went to run away to avoid getting hit, causing EE to slip and fall.

LDR23 Operator injured when contact with unknown occurred under the water level of lower grind floor ditch.

GR25 ladder broke/fell off while Employee was descending. EE was hanging on to the grab rails with both hands and hit rib cage on the grate as EE fell and landed on feet.

Training Dept Employee injured finger attempting to change Dozer D6-4 dipper height; dipper slipped and smashed left point finger.

HT204 caught fire; as Mentor was exiting cab they sustained a burn to their right forearm. Employee had only First Aid treatment; however, they currently have restrictions due to and is undergoing treatment mental issues following the incident.

As a coworker was climbing into a crew van, EE dropped EE's cup of coffee into the boot of the injured employee. The hot coffee caused a burn to IE's right foot!

Mine Maintenance Employee sustained arm laceration by Loader wire rope choker sling.

Mine Maintenance Employee sustained hand laceration through leather gloves while assisting with maintenance on Dozer D10-24.

Mine Tech Employee got debris in eye due to wind.

Employee reported shoulder pain after tripping on a piece of flooring that was sticking up. First Aid injury fully released 04/24/24. Requested to reopen WC claim 07/29/24, started PT 08/28/24, completed 10/07/24. H&S notified 10/18/24.

HT229 Operator experienced allergic reaction to hand sanitizer (itchiness and difficulty breathing). NOTE: Shift started at 6:30 PM on 7/12/2024.