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MACHINERY

220261730046 · 06/15/2026 · Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck against a moving object
Occupation
Haul/Off road/Coal/Ore/Pit/Quarry/Rock/Rubber tire truck driver, Transportation truck driver
Activity
Bulldozer
Injury source
SURFACE MINING MACHINES
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
TRUNK, MULTIPLE PARTS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
2.08 years

Operator

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

Narrative

The Rubber Tire Dozer operator pulled off the haul road to allow traffic to pass. During this time, the equipment encountered a pothole, resulting in the operator experiencing pain in the lower back and left shoulder. The operator went on restrictions on 6/17/2026.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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