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POWERED HAULAGE

220261270009 · 01/19/2026 · Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
POWERED HAULAGE
Accident type
Struck against a moving object
Occupation
Haul/Off road/Coal/Ore/Pit/Quarry/Rock/Rubber tire truck driver, Transportation truck driver
Activity
Haulage or Dump truck
Injury source
HGHWY ORE CARIER,LRGE TRK
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
TRUNK, MULTIPLE PARTS
Days lost
9
Mine experience
0.23 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Freeport-McMoRan Inc
Operator
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc.
Mine
0200024

Narrative

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.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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