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April 23, 2026 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Freeport-McMoRan Safford Inc · Struck against a moving object

While backing up haul truck to shovel, employee had neck pain when the truck struck the shovel dipper which caused the contents to drop in truck bed.

April 20, 2026 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Haul truck operator hit a couple of potholes and tensed and applied brakes while traveling haul road. Soon after the operator saw a truck sliding towards them, so they tensed up and applied brakes again. In tensing up, the operator felt pain in left shoulder. The operator ran two more loads and, on the way, to tie down, the pain increased.

April 9, 2026 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Freeport-McMoRan Safford Inc · Struck against a moving object

While traveling to the primary crusher, Haul Truck 17 veered into the berm and came to rest on its non-cab side.

April 6, 2026 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Freeport-McMoRan Safford Inc · Struck against stationary object

While making a turn on SP11 dump in HT 62, the employee bumped their right elbow on the Haul truck steering wheel spoke and caused swelling and right contusion

March 16, 2026 CO · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec POWERED HAULAGE
Climax Molybdenum Company · Struck against a moving object

While cleaning P92A ore pass grizzly in P91 at around 21:25 of plug reversing in 1st gear, hit rib with left rear corner of loader. Upon contact with rib, low speed, felt sharp pain in front right shoulder.

March 10, 2026 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Operator was mounting a Haul Truck and raising the boarding ladder. The operator's hand was on the boarding ladder switch when the handrail to the ladder pinched their finger between the switch and the handrail.

March 8, 2026 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. · Struck against a moving object

The haul truck operator had completed dumping and was traveling back down the haul road. While driving, the operator struck a pothole at approximately 13 miles per hour. As a result of the impact, the operator reported experiencing lower back pain. Operator went restricted duty on 3/9/2026.

March 2, 2026 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Freeport-McMoRan Sierrita Ops. · Struck by flying object

Employee experienced eye irritation from an unknown particle and attempted to flush their eye; later in the shift the irritation persisted and the employee was seen for an eye abrasion.

February 20, 2026 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
Freeport-McMoRan Bagdad Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

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.

February 16, 2026 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal ball/rod/pebble/hand/limestone/dry mill operator, roller operator POWERED HAULAGE
Freeport-McMoRan Safford Inc · Struck against stationary object

While attempting to make a left turn in the company LV335 flatbed truck, it was hit by a personal vehicle on the driver side door. The impact caused the employee to hit their head on the driver side window.

February 16, 2026 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Freeport-McMoRan Safford Inc · Struck against a moving object

Employee struck driver's side door of company vehicle with personal vehicle. Front air bag deployed. Employee has reported neck pain on 2/24/26. Examined at Health clinic on 2/25/26.

February 14, 2026 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. · Struck against a moving object

An employee was traveling in a van when the driver encountered a pothole on the haul road, resulting in a sudden jolt to the passengers.

February 14, 2026 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. · Struck against a moving object

An employee was traveling in a van when the driver encountered a pothole on the haul road, resulting in a sudden jolt to the passengers.

February 14, 2026 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. · Struck against a moving object

An employee was traveling in a van when the driver encountered a pothole on the haul road, resulting in a sudden jolt to the passengers.

February 10, 2026 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
Freeport-McMoRan Safford Inc · Struck against a moving object

while attempting to make a U-turn on the UTV, the UTV turned onto its side. This resulted in injury to lower back, right flank and right hip.

February 10, 2026 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal leaching operator POWERED HAULAGE
Freeport-McMoRan Safford Inc · Struck against a moving object

While attempting to make a U-turn on the UTV, the UTV turned onto its side. This resulted in injury to the right hand.

January 29, 2026 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. · Struck by falling object

The backup monitor fell from the mount and struck the haul truck operator on the left side of the head.

January 19, 2026 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. · Struck against a moving object

The operator of haul truck claimed that while dumping out the front end of the truck lifted up and slammed back down. They stated at the time of incident they did not experience discomfort. However, as the shift progressed, they began to experience increasing discomfort to their lower back. The operator went on leave for the injury on 1/20/2026.

January 10, 2026 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. · Struck against a moving object

A haul truck operator was traveling on a haul road when the equipment struck a pothole.

January 8, 2026 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Freeport-McMoRan Safford Inc · Struck against a moving object

The employee was leaving EE's Shovel 6 assignment when EE made contact with a pothole in the haul road. The Employee states EE has strained EE's lower back pain.

November 8, 2025 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. · Struck against a moving object

Concussion from rolling water truck - became reportable 11/10/2025

October 28, 2025 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. · Struck against a moving object

Employee driving haul truck hit another haul truck

October 21, 2025 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. · Struck against a moving object

Employee was rough loaded in haul truck

October 12, 2025 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. · Struck against a moving object

Employee was rough loaded in haul truck - became reportable 10/16/2025

September 25, 2025 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. · Struck against a moving object

Employee hit soft spot in road and felt back spasm - became reportable 9/26/2025

September 22, 2025 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Freeport-McMoRan Bagdad Inc · Struck against a moving object

HT135 Operator rough load injury by SH23.

September 19, 2025 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. · Struck against a moving object

Employee had neck pain after hitting hard knob in haul truck

September 18, 2025 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Freeport-McMoRan Safford Inc · Struck against a moving object

The employee was leaving Shovel 4 and 6 pit in 6th gear when EE hit a pothole in the road. The employee stated the truck bed raised up a little and came down, causing the seat to bottom out. The employee was seen by Occ Med on 9/23/25 and was released without restrictions. On 9/26/25, the employee was seen by Occ Med and was returned to work with restrictions.

September 13, 2025 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. · Struck against a moving object

Employee had back pain after hitting pothole in haul truck - became reportable 9/15/2025

September 12, 2025 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. · Struck against a moving object

Employee injured back after seat bottomed out on haul truck

September 10, 2025 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal welder (non-shop) POWERED HAULAGE
Freeport-McMoRan Bagdad Inc · Struck by powered moving object

While removing a catwalk by the plenum, a forklift fork became caught under the platform and lifted it slightly, grazing a welder's shin and causing a small cut above the left ankle.

September 9, 2025 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman POWERED HAULAGE
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. · Rubbed or abraded

On 3/3/2026 claimed to be injured from an incident where they aggravated a per-existing injury on 9/9/2025. After investigation the company administered workers compensation. Employee lost time after injury was reported.

September 4, 2025 CO · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Climax Molybdenum Company · Struck against a moving object

After getting a bucket of material, the loader loading the haul truck backed up and turned too quickly causing the bucket of the loader to make contact with the truck bed. This caused the haulage operator to suffer a back muscle strain. Case went recordable on 09/13/2025 when the operator was given restrictions.

August 29, 2025 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. · Struck against a moving object

Employee was rough loaded in haul truck

August 11, 2025 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee smashed hand between two air boats.

July 19, 2025 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Freeport-McMoRan Safford Inc · Struck against a moving object

Haul Truck operator hit an unknown bump, a few minutes after began to feel pain in EE's back.

July 19, 2025 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Freeport-McMoRan Safford Inc · Struck against a moving object

Rubber tire driver hit a few potholes and felt a slight pain on EE's chest and low back. When the driver stopped to check equipment, EE felt dizzy and could not stand.

July 15, 2025 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Freeport-McMoRan Safford Inc · Struck against a moving object

The employee was in the cab of the radial stacker when the 2450-002 luffing system base failed at end of shift causing the stacker cab to drop to the right side. The operator in the cab, experienced some discomfort to the left leg after the luffing system failed.

May 9, 2025 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. · Struck against a moving object

Employee was being loaded in haul truck when they felt pain in back - did not become reportable until 6/30/25

April 29, 2025 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal crusher attendant/operator, pan feeder operator/worker POWERED HAULAGE
Freeport-McMoRan Safford Inc · Struck by flying object

While disconnecting the rear hose attachment of the CCV003 (Vac Truck) to clear a plugged hose, the top part of the hose whipped back and hit the employee's front tooth, cracking the bottom part of the right front incisor (central) tooth.

April 7, 2025 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. · Struck by powered moving object

Employee was struck by forklift forks

March 12, 2025 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. · Struck against a moving object

Employee injured by hitting pothole

March 10, 2025 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. · Struck against a moving object

Van moved before employee sat down and the employee hit their face on the window.

February 21, 2025 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. · Struck against a moving object

Haul truck operator backed into the dipper of the shovel causing pain in their lower back.

February 1, 2025 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Freeport-McMoRan Safford Inc · Struck against a moving object

While driving through SH3 pit, a haul truck trainee employee hit a rough spot in the road. Initially the employee stated they were ok but after another run, they told their mentor that they were experiencing back pain.

January 29, 2025 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Freeport-McMoRan Safford Inc · Struck against a moving object

Haul truck dumped out and was traveling to the next assignment. As EE headed down the Power ramp, EE's truck began to slide due to the roads being slick from the weather event just before the shift. Driver tried to correct the slide, and EE made contact with the berm with the right front corner.

January 16, 2025 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. · Struck against a moving object

Employee was rough loaded in haul truck.

January 2, 2025 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. · Struck against a moving object

Employee hit pothole & injured arm.

December 21, 2024 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. · Struck against a moving object

Employee was rough loaded on haul truck.

December 5, 2024 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. · Struck against a moving object

Employee was sitting in the driver's seat of the employee's GMC 3500 when the truck was struck by a forklift operated by an FMI employee. The FMI employee was picking up wall liners with a Teloiza extend fork PIT. Minor damage was caused to the GMC Truck.

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