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May 12, 2026 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeport-McMoRan Tyrone Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employees were pulling a vertical turbine pump, had placed a joint of column pipe on lay down timbers. As the pipe reached the last timber, it was slightly higher, so employee attempted to lift the pipe and exacerbated a recently repaired hernia. Surgical repair slated for 05/21/26. Currently ONGOING.

May 5, 2026 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeport-McMoRan Sierrita Ops. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee felt a groin strain while cleaning but delayed reporting it until the end of the shift when the pain persisted.

May 4, 2026 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking towards the centerline during shift change using the designated path to the ladder. As they were walking towards the ladder the employee noticed that the pathway sloughed causing the employees left leg to sink up to the knee. This position caused the employees ankle to experience discomfort. The employee went restricted duty 5/5/2026.

April 25, 2026 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

A Shovel/Drill employee was removing snubber pins to perform a re-shim of the snubber. While using a digging bar to drive out the pins, the pin suddenly released, causing the snubber to drop. This resulted in the employee's left pinky finger being pinched between the dipper bore and the digging bar. Employee was given restrictions on 4/25/2026.

April 22, 2026 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeport-McMoRan Sierrita Ops. · Contact with hot objects or substances

Employee used Brakleen to remove hydraulic oil from their hands; after doing so they took a smoke break causing burns to their hands.

April 21, 2026 NM · Metal/Non-Metal ball/rod/pebble/hand/limestone/dry mill operator, roller operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking crouched down in a low overhead clearance area and felt a pop in EE's lower back, followed by pain. EE was taken to the clinic, given work restrictions the company is accommodating. CURRENTLY ONGOING

April 18, 2026 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeport-McMoRan Sierrita Ops. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The operator was dismounting equipment using a ladder when they experienced pain and noted swelling in the knee.

April 16, 2026 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. · Struck by flying object

Employee reported that dust entered under their safety glasses flushed their eyes using an eyewash bottles. The employee declined medical evaluation at the clinic at the time. With continuing issues, the employee was later evaluated and given prescription eyedrops.

April 15, 2026 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was squatting down tying mantos to 4" pipe on a leaching stockpile, when they fell foreword hitting right knee and elbow on rock. Employee felt pain in both areas and reported it to supervisor.

April 12, 2026 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal ball/rod/pebble/hand/limestone/dry mill operator, roller operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeport-McMoRan Bagdad Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

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.

April 9, 2026 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. · Rubbed or abraded

An employee was operating a drill press in the maintenance shop when metal shavings became lodged in the equipment. The employee stopped the drill press and attempt to manually remove the obstruction, and a sharp metal shaving penetrated the glove and caused a laceration to the employee's left index finger. The employee received stitches for their injury.

April 8, 2026 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was rolling up mantos on a leach stockpile, when their right forearm became irritated by the raffinate solution. The employee wash off arm with 4 bottles of water and reported incident to supervisor. The employee was taken to clinic to be evaluated.

March 30, 2026 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouse, supply handler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeport-McMoRan Sierrita Ops. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

While employee was removed tires from a connex for delivery, they noticed overlap of tires with an adjacent stack. As additional force was used to move the overlapped tire, the adjacent stack became unstable causing some tires to fall and strike the employee which resulted in the employee falling and straining their back.

March 16, 2026 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeport-McMoRan Safford Inc · Struck by falling object

The employee was placing a ladder against a chute, when dirt/debris fell onto employee's face and into EE's right eye. The employee rubbed EE's right eye causing irritation.

March 9, 2026 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal crusher attendant/operator, pan feeder operator/worker HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Mill Crusher Ops employee was making their rounds this morning checking all the unit screens at the Secondary Crusher, employee went to close the "doghouse" door and smashed their middle finger.

March 9, 2026 CO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Climax Molybdenum Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was staging liners, when they accidentally pinched the tip of their finger when setting one down. The nail was broken in half and bleeding, Causing a finger fracture

March 5, 2026 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal ball/rod/pebble/hand/limestone/dry mill operator, roller operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

A Morcon ops employee was washing off material behind the ball mills area when they took a break. Upon returning from the break they went to bend over to pick up the water hose to continue spraying down area when they felt a pain in their back.

February 18, 2026 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal froth cell operator, flotation mill operator, concetrator operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

The employee had noticed red on the under part of their eyes 2/18/2026 at the end of their shift and over the next couple of days a rash appeared and on 3/4/2026 the employee reported the injury when coming back to work due to the condition not improving.

February 18, 2026 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While employee was cleaning up debris in a 90 degree pipe. A rock dislodged and stuck employee on right hand.

February 13, 2026 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. · Struck against stationary object

Employee was unloading a hose crimping machine and hit EE's left index finger on something and created a laceration.

February 12, 2026 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employees were changing out crowd brakes on P&H Shovel. Employees states when last bolt removed, shovel shifted and knocked them into ladder. Employee left work without reporting incident. 02/13/26 employee notified Supervisor they were at ER, with neck injury and taken off work. Currently ONGOING.

February 4, 2026 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeport-McMoRan Bagdad Inc · Struck by falling object

While changing rollers in an impact zone a roller frame assembly fell smashing employees left thumb causing a laceration requiring 12 sutures.

January 28, 2026 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was picking up parts for their task and one of the required parts the employee needed was a cylinder for the dust curtain on the drill. While lifting the cylinder, the employee stood upright and experienced a sharp pain on the left side of the body.

January 28, 2026 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

During a maintenance activity, a maintenance employee was replacing some dust collector ducting in the tunnel when they pinch their right index finger.

January 28, 2026 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. · Struck against stationary object

Employee sustained a laceration to right hand ring finger when it was cut by a burr on the inside of the drill pipe and received 5 sutures. Employee identified one of the burrs, but not the second. EE had Impact Cut 5 gloves on at the time of occurrence.

January 27, 2026 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

While walking through the mud, the employee's feet became stuck. During an attempt to free themselves, they felt a pop in their left knee.

January 26, 2026 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Water hose nozzle struck employee in chin, chipping 2 teeth, cracking 1 tooth and causing a laceration which required 3 stitches.

January 24, 2026 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. · Struck by falling object

Employee was cleaning the Dc box for the ball mill when they felt something fall between their glasses. Employee felt like something got in their eye and started to flush them out.

January 15, 2026 CO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Climax Molybdenum Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee states lower back and shoulder discomfort from lifting spilled grinding media that weighed up to 24lb.

January 13, 2026 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeport-McMoRan Bagdad Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

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.

December 27, 2025 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

Operator of a haul truck fell while cleaning windows on the truck deck, striking their right wrist against the windshield. Received work restrictions on 12/29/2025.

December 27, 2025 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was lifting 50-pound bucket, when they felt a pull in their abdomen. There was no pain, so employee continued working. Employee noticed a bump after they went home. Employee reported it the following morning start of shift. incident occurred at the Lone Star array site.

December 24, 2025 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. · Rubbed or abraded

Mechanic sustained a hand laceration while replacing air filters on haul truck within the bay.

December 22, 2025 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeport-McMoRan Safford Inc · Struck by falling object

Crane Operator was preparing the rig to be strapped to the truss. They placed a shackle on top of the metal beam to position themselves for rigging. The shackle off the beam and fell approximately four feet, striking the employee on the back of right index finger.

December 16, 2025 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeport-McMoRan Safford Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was lifting a desk with other employees into the back of a pick-up truck. When the employee bent down to lift and stood up, EE felt pain in EE's back and down EE's right leg.

December 8, 2025 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeport-McMoRan Safford Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was attempting to open the back door of a UTV, and the front seat passengers opened their door to assist. Employee was able to get their door open before front passenger exited the UTV and placed their hand on the door jam. During this time the front seat passenger closed their door and smashed employees' thumb in door.

December 8, 2025 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

While walking to the HT629 at Shannon Q-Point, the dayshift operator tripped on a rock and fell forward. At the time of incident, the operator was wearing their backpack, carrying a water bottle and an additional bag full of cleaning supplies. The operator stated they normally use a flashlight while walking but were not at the time of this incident

November 26, 2025 CO · Metal/Non-Metal safety director HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Climax Molybdenum Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee experienced Personal Medical causing them to injure their foot while stepping out of shower.

November 25, 2025 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeport-McMoRan Bagdad Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

During an attempt to remove rigging from a hook on a forklift, the operator extended the boom to assist the rigger. Unfortunately, this action caused the rigger's hand to become trapped between the knuckle of the mat and the item they had just lifted, resulting in three broken bones in EE's right hand.

November 24, 2025 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. · Struck against stationary object

Employee smashed finger - became reportable 11/25/2025

November 3, 2025 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeport-McMoRan Safford Inc · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

Employee was shoveling carryback material from under a conveyor belt tail area and felt pain in lumbar spine.

October 17, 2025 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. · Struck by falling object

Employee was hit by 25lb bucket - became reportable 10/20/2025

October 16, 2025 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeport-McMoRan Bagdad Inc · Struck by falling object

Mill Maint Employee's hand pinned by concave liner at primary crusher.

October 14, 2025 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeport-McMoRan Bagdad Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Mill Maintenance Employee sustained crush injury during maintenance activity on the XCC 2 Belt.

October 6, 2025 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeport-McMoRan Bagdad Inc · Struck by falling object

when entering the lube room a 1" shackle fell and stuck EE on top of right foot behind steel toe protection. EE does recall where it fell from when EE entered the lube room.

October 5, 2025 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeport-McMoRan Safford Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was taking apart a 3-inch hose and the camlock struck EE in the lower lip, causing a laceration.

October 3, 2025 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeport-McMoRan Sierrita Ops. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE was installing belt on pulley. EE's finger became caught between the pulley and the belt, amputating the tip of EE's right ring finger. EE was taken to the hospital for treatment. Taken off work.

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