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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

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.

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.

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

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 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 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 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

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.

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 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.

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

April 28, 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 to the walkway or working surface

Empty pallet on the floor of walkway in between two pallet racks that caused EE to trip and fall to ground breaking EE's wrist in two places. Low visibility in this area of warehouse.

April 15, 2025 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal janitor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

After clocking out from work, EE was walking to EE's car and twisted EE's ankle. EE proceeded home without telling anyone. EE called our local office 1 hr and 5 minutes after EE arrived home to let us know EE twisted EE's ankle in the parking lot. The parking lot is gravel and rocks.

March 29, 2025 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee rolled ankle on rock - injury became reportable 4/1/25

March 26, 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. · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

As the employee was exiting the skid steer, right foot got caught between the wheel, causing them to twist their ankle.

March 26, 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. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee rolled ankle coming down steps

February 24, 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. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was setting up service cart and took step back into crack causing them to roll ankle. Became reportable on 10/31/2025.

December 31, 2024 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 to the walkway or working surface

Employee slipped and pulled shoulder muscle.

December 17, 2024 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 to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee lost balance and fell

October 10, 2024 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 injured knee getting out of van

October 6, 2024 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)

Employee slipped injuring ankle & knee.

June 24, 2024 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 onto or against objects

Contract employee stepped up on a metal platform about a foot off the ground. When EE was stepping down, EE lost their balance and fell to the ground and landed on a metal covering on the ground. Employee hit on left side causing pain on upper left side chest.

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