All MSHA-reportable accidents at Phelps Dodge Bagdad Inc operations in 2026. Fatalities appear first.
Mill Operations Employee was cleaning the discharge cylinder at the Lime Plant. When the valve on the hose was opened, compacted lime discharged back toward the Employee and went under the face shield and safety glasses, contacting the eyes.
While changing rollers in an impact zone a roller frame assembly fell smashing employees left thumb causing a laceration requiring 12 sutures.
Employee pinched their right pinky finger between the forklift mast and the tip dumpster while assisting another employee in latching the tip dumpster. A fracture was diagnosed on 02/24/2026.
CLP Ops Employee was sprayed in the eye by a mist of acidic solution while disassembling a diaphragm pump suction hose. Employee was wearing eye protection/safety glasses.
Employee was dehydrated and fell to the ground and experienced shaking for approximately 5 minutes. Dr diagnosis was low electrolytes and potassium. No long term issues noted.