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May 20, 2026 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeport-McMoRan Sierrita Ops. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

The employee met with supervisors in a parking lot on the east side of the building. After the conversation, EE turned to walk back to the office and tripped over a wheel chock (angle iron) because EE did not fully clear it. EE fell onto EE's right knee and elbow. EE was wearing steel-toe boots, and no other PPE was involved.

May 1, 2026 CO · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Climax Molybdenum Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Skoria was placed in the employee parking lot around 4:30am. Pit operator employee slipped in the parking lot getting EE's work bag out of EE's car.

April 22, 2026 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal crusher attendant/operator, pan feeder operator/worker SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeport-McMoRan Safford Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was moving vacuum hose, and it got caught causing EE to fall. EE had pain in EE's right knee which worsened on 04/24/2026.

April 13, 2026 NM · Metal/Non-Metal ball/rod/pebble/hand/limestone/dry mill operator, roller operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Employee was descending stairs near the ball mills when EE caught EE's foot on a step, EE fell backwards and landed on EE's foot/ankle. Later in the shift EE asked to be seen at the ER, diagnosed with an ankle sprain and taken off work. Currently ONGOING

April 4, 2026 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal mechanic helper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. · Fall from machine

At the end of their shift an employee began descending the front boarding ladder. As employee was reaching the bottom step to get on the platform, they lost footing/overstepped the top rung for the breakaway ladder. This caused the employee to fall approximately 4.5 ft and land on their left elbow.

April 1, 2026 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was walking from the lower lunchroom. Upon reaching the top of the stairway, the employee missed a step, resulting in a twisting injury to the right knee and reported hearing a popping sound.

March 9, 2026 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal janitor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. · Fall down stairs

Employee was walking down the stairs attempting to remove something from EE's bag and missed the last step, causing EE to fall and injure EE's right elbow and left knee

March 8, 2026 CO · Metal/Non-Metal mechanic helper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Climax Molybdenum Company · Fall from machine

Employee was coming down off a service truck, slipped on the top step, and fell 3 feet landing on EE's back, causing a mid and upper back contusion, left 5th anterior rib fracture and left small pneumothorax.

February 19, 2026 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Mill Diagnostic Mechanic missed a step on the floor grating. They stumbled and attempted to regain balance but fell forward, landing on right knee.

February 17, 2026 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouse, supply handler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee suffered seizure causing EE to fall from standing to the ground. Fracture to the skull was sustained in the fall.

February 5, 2026 NM · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Fall onto or against objects

Employee operating a dozer when it came down dig face backwards, resting on cab. Employee released seatbelt and fell against cab, causing discomfort in shoulder. Taken to ER, released to next shift; before RTW, saw PCP, taken off work until seen by surgeon from prior back/neck surgery to be cleared. ONGOING.

February 1, 2026 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

The employee tripped and fell off last night around 9:30 PM, EE called to report when EE was back in the El Paso terminal, then EE called the nurse this morning to notify of having some difficulty to breathe. I asked them to please notify the mine due to the injury.

January 2, 2026 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeport-McMoRan Sierrita Ops. · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

While climbing a pipe crossover, the individual's hands slipped from the handrail, causing a fall to the ground where they impacted their shoulder and elbow.

January 1, 2026 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

A Crush and Convey employee rolled their right ankle while stepping off the crusher ring during maintenance.

December 27, 2025 CO · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Climax Molybdenum Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stepped from the engine hood cover to the cab access platform and sprained right ankle.

December 22, 2025 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeport-McMoRan Sierrita Ops. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While walking the third floor of the secondary crusher area, the employee reported stepping on an uneven surface and subsequently experienced a sensation in the left leg.

November 9, 2025 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. · Fall from machine

Employee fell dismounting power step on haul truck - became reportable 11/12/2025

November 7, 2025 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeport-McMoRan Bagdad Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Mill Ops Employee tripped over feed cart track, rolled ankle.

November 3, 2025 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeport-McMoRan Safford Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While dismounting Dozer 01, the employee led with their left foot onto uneven ground. Upon contact, they experienced pain in the left distal quadriceps area.

October 30, 2025 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee tripped on det cord injuring wrist and shoulder - became reportable 10/31/2025

October 28, 2025 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While disembarking a man van, a dayshift haul truck operator stepped into a low, rocky spot and rolled their ankle. The operator stated they felt immediate pain and sat down and asked for help.

October 27, 2025 CO · Metal/Non-Metal grader operator, roadgrader operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Climax Molybdenum Company · Fall onto or against objects

Operator slipped dismounting a motor grader, lost grip on the ladder and fell on the grader blade.

October 12, 2025 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeport-McMoRan Safford Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking down staircase when EE stepped on second to the last step, the stair broke resulting in EE's left foot going through the step and hurting EE's ankle. Employee seen and released to full work duties. Employee had follow-up and seen 10/16/2025 and went on restricted duty.

October 9, 2025 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeport McMoRan Miami Inc · Fall down stairs

employee entered thru a doorway into an office area, unaware of a step just inside the door. They tripped/fell on the stair resulting in a sprained ankle.

October 8, 2025 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeport-McMoRan Safford Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

While exiting light vehicle on driver's side, employee stepped onto pointed edge rock, right ankle twisted resulting in subsequent fall to ground. Injury sustained was right ankle avulsion fracture distal fibula

October 3, 2025 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was finishing work on a platform that had about a 6 in step down to grading. Employee stepped backwards with left foot then with the right foot EE did not step completely off of platform causing EE to fall twisting EE's ankle.

September 23, 2025 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. · Fall down stairs

Employee was walking down stacker and missed a step - became reportable 9/24/2025

September 17, 2025 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeport McMoRan Miami Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was walking down the mid section of TP6 Down Chute Spillway SW-16a decline, when slipped and fell, landing on EE's left wrist.

September 14, 2025 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee slipped in mud and fell injuring back

September 3, 2025 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was inspecting and flushing on a stockpile when EE's left foot sank into wet material, lost balance and fell striking EE's left knee on a rock.

September 3, 2025 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee tripped and injured knee -- became reportable 9/11/2025

August 15, 2025 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeport-McMoRan Safford Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee stepped in the inlet side of the cell at the tank house. They fell forward and injured left wrist and right shoulder.

July 29, 2025 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Driver was walking back to the cab of EE's semi-tractor on flat, even ground after lowering landing gear on semi-trailer when EE's knee gave to the left side. EE suffered a left knee strain, possible patellar subluxation. The driver aggravated a pre-existing condition.

July 23, 2025 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee's foot fell into sump dump causing discomfort in leg - became reportable 7/24/2025

June 29, 2025 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeport-McMoRan Sierrita Ops. · Fall from machine

EE was dismounting a haul truck from night shift. EE was on the lower platform of the truck when EE's backpack became hung up on the handrail. As EE was trying to free the backpack, EE lost EE's footing and fell to the ground. EE sustained a laceration to EE's face and soreness in EE's neck. EE received 13 stitches and was taken off work.

June 28, 2025 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

A haulage operator was performing their walk around of the HT630 in the 15 shovel tiedown area when they stepped on lose material in the parking ditch and slipped. This caused a strain in their lower back.

June 23, 2025 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeport-McMoRan Safford Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While employee was walking under EE's truck on the driver's side for an air valve check, the right foot slid out from underneath EE. This caused all weight to shift to EE's left side and resulted in a left ankle sprain.

June 16, 2025 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal clerk, timekeeper, office worker, director of sales SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeport-McMoRan Sierrita Ops. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was providing a site tour to auditors. EE was walking out of the man van and twisted an ankle without feeling pain. EE notified supervisor was treated and released. On 8/13/2025 they were diagnosed with a nondisplaced microtrbecular fracture. EE was also issued PT.

June 14, 2025 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeport-McMoRan Safford Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Truck driver was walking toward line up room in parking area. EE rolled EE's right ankle which resulted in an avulsion fracture

June 13, 2025 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal coal/ore shovel operator, shoveler, power shoveler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeport-McMoRan Safford Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Shovel Operator was exiting the cab when EE tripped and fell on the metal grating. EE has cuts to EE's eyelid, cheek, nose and lower lip. EE received two stitches to lower lip.

June 2, 2025 NM · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

After completing shift, employee was walking to the parking lot, after a light rain shower, and while attempting to walk around puddles slipped but didn't fall. They reported off work that evening due to pain, was seen at the clinic the next morning and placed on restrictions.

May 23, 2025 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Fall onto or against objects

Employee had finished servicing the dozer, climbed back on to remove lockout lock, slipped and jerked their shoulder. They refused treatment, but the next day took themselves to the ER, was taken off work until 5/27, was reevaluated and released to work

May 19, 2025 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. · Fall from machine

Employee was coming down steps on haul truck and missed step - Became reportable 5/20/2025

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