Mining Incidents

Hayden Concentrator Metal/Non-Metal

Asarco LLC · Surface
JHayden, Gila County, AZ  ·  Active
MSHA Mine ID: 0200826

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
166
Years on record
2003–2025
Latest incident
Apr 2025
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2003
1,348
citations
383
significant & substantial
$1,669,620
proposed penalties
$1,391,570
paid to date
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Quarterly safety rates
Citations per million employee-hours, as reported to MSHA
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2025 Q4 52,287 22 2 420.8
2025 Q3 5,768 0 0 0.0
2024 Q4 50,549 6 2 118.7
2024 Q1 42,103 7 1 166.3
2023 Q4 43,791 0 0 0.0
2023 Q2 36,556 29 5 793.3
2023 Q1 3,994 4 0 1001.5
2022 Q3 28,900 7 1 242.2
Quarters under 100,000 reported hours are greyed: too few hours for a stable rate.
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

166 on file

2025 · 1 incident

April 9, 2025 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco LLC · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Injured employee was spinning a pulley sheave by hand to remove an impeller and caught two of EE's left fingers in the belt. EE's left middle finger was badly lacerated and EE's left ring finger sustained a fracture.

2024 · 2 incidents

April 26, 2024 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Walking to wash bin and stepped in crack on the ground, rolled left foot.

April 24, 2024 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was startled by an attempted rattlesnake bite. As employee kicked leg outward and jumped away awkwardly in response, employee felt a sharp pain in left knee.

2023 · 1 incident

May 10, 2023 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
Asarco LLC · Struck by flying object

Employee was standing at regrind area when dust/debris was blown everywhere from the wind causing the dust/debris to enter employee's right eye. On 5/17/23 employee was prescribed oral antibiotics and eye drops. Employee has been referred to a specialist.

2022 · 2 incidents

August 10, 2022 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was walking down ramp carrying a hose when EE lost their footing and hit left knee on the ramp. This caused a laceration. Wound closed with 17 stitches.

April 8, 2022 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Asarco LLC · Struck against stationary object

EE was performing housekeeping. EE was chipping a build up of dirt with a pry bar & struck the back of hand against a stairway edge. The edge of the metal stairway cut through EE's leather glove & created a puncture wound on the back of EE's left hand. Sutures were used to close the 1/2 inch wound.

2019 · 4 incidents

October 7, 2019 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal crusher attendant/operator, pan feeder operator/worker HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco LLC · Struck against stationary object

While looking for pieces of scrap metal at the cement port on letter belt B at the crusher, employee grabbed a piece of metal and swung arm back to throw and right pinky finger made contact with corner of sign causing a laceration requiring stitches to finger.

June 6, 2019 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS)
Asarco LLC · Contact with heat

Employee was complaining about kidneys hurting and not feeling good. Was treated for dehydration.

May 20, 2019 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman ELECTRICAL
Asarco LLC · Flash burns (electric)

EMPLOYEE USED A HOT STICK TO TRIP #4 REGRIND MILL BREAKER. EE HEARD A BUZZ AND RAISED EE'S HANDS TO SHIELD FACE.

February 12, 2019 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco LLC · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

While employee was throwing a hanger bolt into discard bin and reported a shoulder sprain. Employee was treated as first aid but after MRI determined surgery was needed. Fist aid until 07/09/2019 at which time employee became a lost time injury.

2018 · 4 incidents

November 1, 2018 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal vacuum filter operator, flotation mill/concentrator operator, flotation plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Clean up on B ball mill washing material from behind mill, employee stepped back into an open launder (grating removed) stepping 2.5' down spraining ankle.

July 10, 2018 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco LLC · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS ASSISTING IN CHANGING DRIVE BELTS ON #3 SCRUBBER AT THE CRUSHER. EMPLOYEE HAND SLIPPED IN GREASE ON THE BELT AS THEY WERE MANUALLY TURNING. LEFT HAND MIDDLE FINGER GOT CAUGHT BETWEEN BELT AND PULLEY CAUSING LACERATION REQURING SUTURES.

May 31, 2018 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was installing a throat liner on the discharge end of rod mill. While holding the cable with right hand, the liner spun and pinched left ring finger causing laceration.

March 26, 2018 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee states that EE was cleaning the #5 scrubber before EE went on break. At break time, EE took glove off and noticed blood inside EE's glove from a laceration to right middle finger. EE is unsure how it occurred.

2017 · 2 incidents

November 10, 2017 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

While employee was washing lime off of light vehicle #165, tripped and fell over a piece of wood causing a laceration to right ring finger that required stitches.

January 26, 2017 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

This injury initially was a F/A from 1/26/2017 until the thumb was x-rayed and a fracture was seen on 1/31/2017 at which time it became reportable. The employee was placing a guard on the west side of 7 belt on the short head crusher. EE put one side down and while placing other side the guard pinched thumb between the guard and support beam.

2016 · 3 incidents

December 30, 2016 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While climbing up the ladder of a loader, employee slipped and caught themself with right arm. Complained of right shoulder pain. Was treated as a first aid, was determined later by MRI employee needed surgery to repair a rotator cuff tear in shoulder. Employee lost no time or had restrictions until 5/4/2017.

July 11, 2016 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS)
Asarco LLC · Contact with heat

Employee was working on 10 tripper and started experiencing cramps in legs and vomiting. Was treated for heat exhaustion at emergency room.

April 28, 2016 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco LLC · Struck by falling object

While removing a bearing cap on a 4-15/16" bearing that was about 4' above the #10 tripper, employee was working from floor level as the cap was lowered. It slipped from hands, striking employee in left leg causing laceration.

2015 · 3 incidents

November 20, 2015 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE was removing a drain plug at the bottom of hydraulic tank for a loader. When the plug broke loose the employee felt a popping sensation in shoulder. This injury has been treated as first aid and employee was sent for an MRI when it was determined that surgery was needed. On 04/14/2016 were ee surgery and the first day of lost time.

July 25, 2015 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was removing a light bulb using an extended stick. While twisting to remove the bulb from the hugger with right hand, the bulb broke; causing laceration to middle finger.

May 3, 2015 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Asarco LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

On the above date, employee reported for audiogram in compliance with the Hearing Conservation program and a standard threshold shift was noted. The audiogram demonstrated a standard threshold shift with an average loss of 10dB or greater at 2,3, and 4kHz in the right ear from the initial baseline and an average hearing loss more greater than 25dB at 2,3 and 4kHz.

2014 · 9 incidents

November 16, 2014 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco LLC · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was pulling a pry bar, and lost footing from standing onto of bracket to falling 2-3' to ground; impacting right shoulder on ground.

October 13, 2014 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Employee fell; right hand hit kick plate.

September 30, 2014 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Asarco LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

On the above date this employee was using a 1" impact gun and felt a sharp pain in upper left arm/shoulder. He has been treated for first aid since then and was out for personal illness for almost a year. Only now receiving any treatment for work injury. He had exploratory surgery and first day of lost time is 03/24/2016. The validity of this injury is in question.

August 14, 2014 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was pulling a turning cable and felt pain in left groin area.

June 6, 2014 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal crusher attendant/operator, pan feeder operator/worker SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco LLC · Fall from ladders

Employee fell approx 24" off ladder resulting in a laceration to the back of the head.

May 9, 2014 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco LLC · Struck by falling object

The employee was lining up a liner onto a bowl for crusher repair. The liner made contact with the bowl, it slid down the bowl adjusting itself. The employees foot was below the liner, the liner came into contact with the steel toe of his boot. The liner slid over the steel toe and made contact with the employee's left foot.

April 25, 2014 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Installing shell liner using air winch attached to shell of mill using an eye bolt 2 rows above row being installed. 2 men pushing liner into place a 3rd lowering it A bar was in the liner so it sat at the correct angle while lowering. When pressure was applied to this bar the supporting sling came out of the air winch hook and the load fell on the workers foot.

March 1, 2014 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal brakeman, roperider, car runner, spotterman, snapper, trip rider, car rider, flagman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was struck in the right eye by dust particles from an air blaster.

February 25, 2014 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was struck in the face by a hook on a pulley attached to an overhead crane.

2013 · 4 incidents

September 16, 2013 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Asarco LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Unknown, employee over a period of time of working throughout the concentrator has sustained a standard threshold shift of the left ear in comparison to audiogram of 04/17/2001

April 30, 2013 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator OTHER
Asarco LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Unknown, employee was found unconscious on stairway due to medical issue.

April 29, 2013 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal security guard, watchman STRIKING OR BUMPING
Asarco LLC · Struck against stationary object

Low support beams in a work area outside/near filter plant maintenance.

April 12, 2013 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco LLC · Fall from machine

Employee performing pre-op on equipment. When stepping down off bumper with dried mud he slipped and fell to the ground. Employee thought he was fine and continued working. The following the day (Saturday) his back started hurting at home and went to the doctor. Testing revealed employee had contusion of the back and one rib with a closed fracture.

2012 · 3 incidents

November 13, 2012 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was walking down stairway to lower level in crusher building. When employee stepped off the step onto the landing, he rolled his right ankle. During the examination of the accident, there was an uneven surface of built up dried mud on the stair landing. The uneven surface was crowned in the middle about 1 1/2" high & sloped down to both sides, the width of the stair tread.

September 5, 2012 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Descending down ladder, slipped and struck her left side of rib cage on hand rail. Incident was first aid case, X-rays on 9/10/2012, revealed fracture of left rib.

April 20, 2012 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Trying to load an acetylene bottle into a pickup, employee sustained an abdominal strain. Incident was first aid, incident became reportable when employee started to lose time on 6/12 due to surgical procedure.

2011 · 15 incidents

November 15, 2011 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal security guard, watchman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee tripped over the pavement lip in parking lot.

September 29, 2011 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee used excessive force in trying to open an ore car. Felt pain in left shoulder area. Sought outside medical attention on 10/03/2011.

September 2, 2011 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator OTHER
Asarco LLC · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stepped over a pipe and felt discomfort in right knee. Incident was first denied as not being work related, comp carrier accepted claim and company was notified on 10/10/2011. Claim is still being contested by company.

August 30, 2011 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Asarco LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Unknown, employee over a period of time working throughout the concentrator has sustained a standard threshold of the right ear in comparison to the baseline audiogram of 8/18/2008.

August 8, 2011 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Asarco LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Unknown, employee over a period of time working throughout the concentrator has sustained a standard threshold for the right ear in comparison to baseline audiogram of 7/25/2000. Received reportable notice on 8/10/2011.

May 20, 2011 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Asarco LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stepped on blade end of hoe, handle came up and struck employee on the mouth. Knocked out two teeth and chipped one tooth.

May 18, 2011 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal carpenter HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

While removing a portable vinyl partition(curtain), lifting the unit he felt pain in left elbow. Accident was first aid, became reportable on 5/31/2011 due to restrictions.

May 11, 2011 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco LLC · Struck by falling object

Doing demolition work, trying to knock down a loose piece of rock/mud, a 6 foot wooden plank with a piece of pipe on the end came loose striking employee on right shoulder, upper back.

May 11, 2011 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco LLC · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

Stepping off platform, misjudged distance, fell forward landing hard on right foot. Sustained sprain of foot. Incident was reclassified to Recordable Lost time on 5/25/2011, when restrictions could not be accommodated.

April 27, 2011 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee had been climbing stairs, working on his knees. Sustained left anterior knee overuse tendonitis. Incident became reportable on 5/3/2011.

April 20, 2011 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Asarco LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Unknown, employee over a period of time working throughout the concentrator has sustained a standard threshold shift for the left ear in comparison to baseline audiogram of 3/1/2006. Received reportable notice on 4/26/2011.

April 13, 2011 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal pumper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Working at tailing pump house she was standing in 1 foot of mud. When she attempted to free herself, she twisted her back. Sought outside medical attention on 4/19/11. Incident turned reportable on 4/19/11.

March 29, 2011 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal cleanup man, cleanup worker HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Asarco LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was doing cleanup removing material from under conveyor belt. As he pulled on the rake,right to left, experienced low back discomfort.

March 17, 2011 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee lost footing on soft berm material falling backwards. He landed on his left side with his left arm extended behind him.

February 8, 2011 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Asarco LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was operating dozer approximately 10 hours. Right wrist is sore from operating control lever for such a long period of time.

2010 · 19 incidents

December 29, 2010 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Asarco LLC · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Employee was getting ready to cut vacuum hose. Supervisor told him to wait until truck was turned off. Employee continued to cut hose and in doing so got his face too close to end of hose. His face was sucked to the end and remained until truck was turned off - about 30 seconds.

December 23, 2010 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Asarco LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Using a wrench to open a valve, wrench slipped off valve and struck employee on left knee. Employee did not seek medical attention until 12/28/10

December 10, 2010 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal mechanic helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Injured employee and a helper were loading scrap into a scrap bin. They both picked up a scrap idler and were in the process of throwing it into the bin, when the helper let go of his end. The motion of the piece of scrap being let go caught the injured employee's left thumb straining it.

December 7, 2010 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee lifted a bucket full of dried cement, in doing so he experienced discomfort in his right shoulder resulting in a sprain.

November 29, 2010 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Asarco LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Unknown, the employee over a period of time of working throughout the concentrator has sustained a standard threshold shift for the left ear in comparison to baseline audiogram of 7/20/2000.

October 20, 2010 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was mixing Nordbak to put in between liners. Mixer was raised up high enough that it spun out and up into his face under his glasses and into right eye.

September 21, 2010 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stepped on wet portion of lime, slipped, lost balance, as he fell grabbed support beam of slaker to stop fall. Sprained left shoulder. Incident became restricted on 9/29/10.

September 14, 2010 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal shopman repair cars, mechanic DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Asarco LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Unknown, employee over a period of time of working throughout the concentrator has sustained a standard threshold shift for the right ear in comparison to baseline audiogram of 7/19/2000.

September 1, 2010 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) OTHER
Asarco LLC · Unclassified, insufficient data

Was not drinking enough fluids, got dehydrated at work.

July 27, 2010 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal carpenter HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Asarco LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While cutting rubber liner with utility knife, knife slipped and employee sustained a laceration of the left forearm.

June 17, 2010 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Asarco LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Tightening a hose clamp with screwdriver. Screwdriver slipped, employee penetrated her left hand with hand tool. Incident became restricted on 6/21/10.Sustained laceration to left hand palm.

May 28, 2010 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Asarco LLC · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

Employee was using a battering ram to remove lock nut from a crusher mantle. He felt sudden pain in left shoulder.

May 4, 2010 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

While lifting a plug valve to move it, employee experienced discomfort around his belly button. Sustained an umbilical cord hernia. **This turned out to be a strain only**

April 29, 2010 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal carpenter HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Asarco LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was repairing cyclone box. He swung hammer to strike the head of a nail, the hammer struck against a pipe below this area, and in doing so, the hammer bounced up striking his left thumb.

April 14, 2010 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Walking on floor, lost balance, fell to floor spraining left ankle.

March 29, 2010 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Walking on uneven ground surface, twisted his right ankle.

February 2, 2010 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Asarco LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Unknown, employee has sustained an STS of the right ear compared to baseline exam, he is a mobile equipment mechanic.

February 1, 2010 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator NONPOWERED HAULAGE
Asarco LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee twisted his right wrist when he lifted a wheelbarrow full of material in order to dump load into conveyor belt hopper.

January 21, 2010 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco LLC · Struck by falling object

Cut off 12" steel pipe, pipe and support bracket fell on right foot. Sustained fracture

2009 · 17 incidents

November 18, 2009 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator OTHER
Asarco LLC · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Was washing down area around pumps, he started to move to walk and right foot got stuck in 1.5 inches of mud, caused a popping sensation in right knee. Restricted 11/19/09.

November 3, 2009 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal shopman repair cars, mechanic SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

While moving out of the way of a scrap steel container, employee was walking backwards,fell down. Restricted duty 11/17/09

October 26, 2009 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee had been lifting plug valves, experienced discomfort in back area

October 25, 2009 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was sitting in control room in front of computer in mill powerhouse .

October 8, 2009 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Asarco LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Working on a motor, using a sledge hammer and a striking face wrench to tighten the bolts, as he was striking the wrench, the hammer slipped smashing left index finger between the wrench and hammer.

October 7, 2009 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was repairing the Section 7 air compressors, experienced some discomfort in neck area

September 28, 2009 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
Asarco LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Associate was found unconscious in his dump truck. Truck was stopped with engine off. Associate was given immediate medical attention. Associate was transported by a medical helicopter to a Phoenix hospital. No work related issues found.

September 25, 2009 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal cleanup man, cleanup worker HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Asarco LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

While in the process of hoisting a sump pump out of the sump, the employee claims to have felt pain to his right shoulder as he pulled on the chain to the chain block he was using.

September 21, 2009 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Asarco LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was using a pry bar to help un-plug a feeder in the track vault. The bar slipped and he tried catching himself, causing him to wrench his lower back.

September 6, 2009 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal cleanup man, cleanup worker HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco LLC · Struck against stationary object

The employee leaned over the ledge of a sump pump, to check if the water was draining and in doing so he did not notice a piece of glass from a radiant light bulb inbedded in the accumulation of material built up on the ledge. As he leaned forward he accidentally placed his hand on the glass, lacerating the palm of his left hand.

August 25, 2009 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal cleanup man, cleanup worker SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was washing down a concrete aisleway, started to walk down the incline, when he slipped and fell.

July 29, 2009 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco LLC · Fall from machine

Equipment operator was preparing to dismount from a dozer. He stepped out of the cab onto the crawler track. As he turned to grab the handhold bar, he lost his balance and fell off the dozer onto the ground.

June 21, 2009 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was atempting to open a bottom dump railroad car into the track hopper. When the employee pulled on the handle to open it, she felt the doors did not open, so she decided to close the lever and try again. As she pushed on the lever to the close position, the handle snapped back suddenly catching her right ring finger.

June 19, 2009 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Coming down off a slope at the tailings, employee's feet slipped out from underneath him. He lost his balance and fell backwards, while trying to brace himself, he out stretched his arms back. When he made contact with the ground he felt something pop in his left arm.

May 18, 2009 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco LLC · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was replacing eroded floor grating alongside a belt conveyor. He accidentally stepped on a section of grating that gave way. He fell through grabbing himself on the handrail and arresting himself with his retractable fall arrest equipment. Saw doctor 05/21/2009, released with restrictions, employer able to comply.

March 9, 2009 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee reports that while setting down a sheave on the bed of a truck, his left index finger tip was caught between the sheave and the truck bed. He sustained a contusion and open wound to the distal end of his left index finger.

February 23, 2009 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal pumper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco LLC · Fall down stairs

Employee slipped on the first step of a stair case, due to an oil slip on the step.

2008 · 18 incidents

December 11, 2008 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was climbing into pickup which was parked in a manner that created a higher than normal distance for climbing into the cab. He placed his left leg into cab and pushed off the ground with the right foot. He experienced discomfort behind the right knee. Sustained a right knee/upper leg sprain on the posterior side.

November 20, 2008 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Asarco LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was working, kneeling down preparing to hook up the "D" ring on a sling to lift a bearing pedestal when the 10 ton hoist hook assembly struck him on the left side of his shoulder and head.

November 19, 2008 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FIRE
Asarco LLC · Contact with hot objects or substances

Employee was working on sump pump using an oxy-acetylene torch to cut off a bearing. A flash occurred causing a ball of fire to come towards him. The ball of fire caused multiple burns to the face, neck and right forearm near the wrist.

October 27, 2008 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Asarco LLC · Struck against stationary object

Employee was walking down a dirt incline and stepped on some lose material. Her right leg gave way and she caught herself with her right leg. Employee felt a sharp pain in her right lower back that radiated down her right leg. At clinic employee told nurse that pain had been bothering her for the last several weeks.

October 23, 2008 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
Asarco LLC · Struck against stationary object

EE operating the 243 Locomotive. He reported as he was approaching the concentrate hopper cars he went to apply the brakes & they did not work. He hit the hopper cars at approx. 5mph causing him to hit the control panel with his body, two facial cuts below his left eye from his safety glasses & he said his right chest area was sore.

October 4, 2008 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal auger helper OTHER
Asarco LLC · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was stepping onto the bottom step of the stairs leading to the regrind deck with his right leg when he felt a sharp pain in his rigth knee.

September 18, 2008 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Asarco LLC · Struck against stationary object

Employee was walking back to control room in the Mill building when she stepped into a divit in the floor of the grinding area and twisted her right knee. Employee was force to work the overtime shift.

August 8, 2008 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Asarco LLC · Rubbed or abraded

Employee reported accident on 8-15-08. On 8-8-08 Employee stated at end of shift that his knee was sore from working on his knees for two 12 hour shifts in a row. He said that no special event took place but that his knee became sore. He thought that it was just sore from constantly working on his knees. On 8-15-08 he felt that it wasn't improving and needed to see the nurse.

July 18, 2008 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking down a hill when she stepped into a wheel rut and twisted her left ankle.

June 17, 2008 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee while guiding a load that was being lowered to the repair floor, slipped on a spot of grease twisting his left knee inward.

May 15, 2008 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

It was dark and not well lighted. While enroute to the shift supervisor's office he stepped through a 6"-8" gap in the grating covering the hole above row #3 cell #3 in the floatation area. He caught himself with his Rt wrist and shoulder to keep himself from falling.

April 21, 2008 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Asarco LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was in the process of cleaning the bolt on a 24 inch valve. He reported that he had his left hand on the pipe to stabilize himself. The impact wrench was sitting on top of the pipe and it slipped down were employee was working. the wrench landed on employees left hand pinching his small finger between the wrench and pipe. Employee's finger required 6 sutures.

April 21, 2008 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco LLC · Struck by falling object

On 4-21/08. Employee mechanic was working on a motor for the # 5 rod mill in the mill building. He reported a 12 pound hammer fell from above striking him in the left upper arm. His arm was between the hammer and motor coupling. He sustained contusions to the upper left arm. On 4-22-08 employee reported to clinic to see doctor and became a restricted case.

April 13, 2008 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Asarco LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was tighting bolts on A-mill with a 1 inch impactor. The air hose broke of at the male end of quick release coupling and the whip hose hit him on side of face. Employee sustained left facial contusion with whiplash type injury with neck strain.

April 2, 2008 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco LLC · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was standing at the discharge end of #3 rod mill. He stepped foward to grab a discharge box, the grading moved causing him to fall into the hole that was approx.20 inches deep. Employee sustained a sprain to the right knee and leg. Case was first aid, become restricted on 4/7/08 after seeing doctor.

March 21, 2008 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Asarco LLC · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Employee noticed a Skirtclamp that was dragging on a conveyor belt. Employee (while belt was running) pulled pin from clamp to adjust clamp. While adjusting clamp, trailing edge caught belt which caused it to jump foward pinning employees left hand between the skirt board and clamp. Employee sustained laceration with tendon, ligament and nerve damage.

February 7, 2008 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

trying to aligne launderer bolt hole, employee slipped and pinched left index finger between bar and frame work. No glove was being used due to the 1/4 " bolt that was in hand needed to be inserted

January 28, 2008 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was walking backwards, pulling a water hose and tripped on a pipe. Employee fell catching herself with left hand. Employee sustained a sprain to left wrist.

2007 · 14 incidents

November 16, 2007 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal security guard, watchman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was descending concrete at Admin building. Near bottom of stairs employee stepped on debris twisting her ankle and fell catching herself on handrail.

November 3, 2007 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco LLC · Contact with hot objects or substances

Employee was helping unplug tail sample pump in the mill. He was up on the pump, had positioned a flex hose over the discharge pipe and was holding it in place. Pump was turned on, he was unable to keep flex hose in place and consequently hot mud sprayed on his right arm and right side of face resulting in first and second degree burns.

November 2, 2007 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee reportedly was helping other workers move grinding rods in the mill. The crane pulled on the cables causing the rods to shift and in doing so, the cable and hook pinched employee's right ring finger resulting in an open wound that required sutures to close.

September 27, 2007 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee reported that while trying to pull cable from under rebar tube, cable got stuck between ground and rebar structure. Employee tried to throw remaining 10 feet of cable over structure, in doing so sustained a right anterior thigh strain-acute.

September 26, 2007 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee reported installing liners at ball mill; while handling a liner his right hand was caught between the outer and intermediate liners, smashing his right hand. This resulted in a contusion of the hand.

August 9, 2007 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cutting a 2 inch hose, overhead. When the hose fell to the ground the employee tried to hold on to it, causing a left shoulder sprain.

August 3, 2007 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Asarco LLC · Struck against stationary object

Employee was using a come along to change belts on a scrubber. He was backing off come along when it released, causing him to hit his left elbow on a metal plate. Received a 1 cm x 1/2 cm laceration.

July 27, 2007 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking to foreman's office when she stepped on uneven concrete floor, twisting right ankle. Employee did not have her work boots laced up.

July 8, 2007 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking down stairs to 4-5 feeder pit, stepped onto concrete floor, twisting right ankle.

June 4, 2007 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator NONPOWERED HAULAGE
Asarco LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was dumping ore from a wheelbarrow into a chute. While lifting wheelbarrow, lost center of gravity, causing wheelbarrow to tip over to the right side, striking left knee with handle.

May 11, 2007 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal carpenter HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Asarco LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While EE was repairing a wooden table he pinched his right thump between the pry bar and the table support.

January 29, 2007 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While dismounting loader employee slipped on ladder with right foot. Stopped his fall but caught his left foot on ladder. After about 10 minutes started to feel pain in left groin area.

January 18, 2007 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco LLC · Fall down stairs

Contact made with employee on 7-12-07, confirmed that he did have surgery. Still do not have any medical data to support claim nor does our workers' compensation carrier. On 1-18-07 employee was walking down stairs, carring a box of tape, slipped on bottom step, fell to ground on right knee and right elbow.

January 7, 2007 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Asarco LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Shoveling spillage when shovel handle struck her right hand.

2006 · 13 incidents

December 15, 2006 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Asarco LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

While adjusting the packing of C-1 Tailings pump, employee pushed 10" wrench to tighten the packing. Employee felt a "pop" and then experienced a lot of pain to his left arm and left shoulder.

November 29, 2006 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee sought medical treatment on 1/3/2007, at this time his injury became a reportable injury. Employee was walking through mud, slipped and twisted right knee, while trying to catch himself, twisted left knee.

November 21, 2006 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco LLC · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stepped on a piece of grating. Grating slipped causing him to fall through approx. 2 feet. He sustained a left shoulder sprain, contusions to left 4th and 5th fingers, and a right knee abrasion.

November 16, 2006 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking up stairs, when left boot got caught on step. She tried to catch herself to avoid falling, felt discomfort in lower left back area.

November 1, 2006 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal carpenter HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was repairing discharge screens. His feet were planted, when he turned to his left, twisting his right knee. He was picking up a discharge screen.

October 23, 2006 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was taking a piece of 1.5" pipe out of the storage rack and a piece of flat bar .5" x 2" x 6' caught on the pipe and was pulled out from rack. The flat bar struck the employee on the top of the left foot.

October 16, 2006 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco LLC · Struck by flying object

Employee while cleaning track hopper feeder, was struck by a small piece of rock. Employee sustained a contussion to his right 5th finger.

October 10, 2006 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Asarco LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was cutting a piece of rubber skirting with a razor knife. The knife slipped and he sustained a one inch laceration to the posterior side of the middle joint on the right thumb.

September 22, 2006 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal shopman repair cars, mechanic STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Asarco LLC · Struck against stationary object

EE ws cleaning a lube pump, while standing on a wooden slat. He did not step off completely, catching his right foot on the edge of the wooden slat and the floor causing his right knee to buckle outwards.

August 18, 2006 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
Asarco LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While operating a 553 Bobcat, employee sustained a crushing injury to her right foot. Claims she was bounced around in the cab and when she tried to reposition her body, her foot slipped off the cab frame. When she lowered the bucket, it pinched her foot between the cab and the bucket arm assembly.

August 11, 2006 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was assisting pipefitters in the installation of a 4" plug valve. The valve slipped pinching left 5th digit between plug valve and saddle. This resulted in a laceration from the tip of the finger to the first joint.

July 19, 2006 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal mechanic helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Pinched left fifth finger while unloading grinding rods onto holding rack.

February 7, 2006 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco LLC · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

Employee was stringing welding cable, he threw the cable over a seven foot high guard he experienced discomfort.

2005 · 10 incidents

December 7, 2005 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal shopman repair cars, mechanic FIRE
Asarco LLC · Contact with hot objects or substances

Employee observed a co-worker standing with his back to a radiant heater. The co-worker's coveralls had caught on fire. Employee along with another employee assisted the co-worker in extinguishing the fire and removing his coveralls.

December 7, 2005 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal shopman repair cars, mechanic FIRE
Asarco LLC · Contact with hot objects or substances

Employee observed a co-worker standing with his back to a radiant heater. The co-worker's coveralls had caught on fire. Employee along with another employee assisted the co-worker in extinguishing the fire and removing his coveralls.

May 30, 2005 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Asarco LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee reported he was trying to unchoke cone of the lime tank. Dry lime sprayed and got inside the employee's boots on his feet. Note: Injury became Restricted Reportable on 06/01/05 after doctor placed work restrictions on employee.

May 18, 2005 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Asarco LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE REPORTED HE WAS BOLTING A FLANGE USING AN IMPACT WRENCH. WRENCH SLIPPED OFF OF NUT & EE INJURED HIS BACK.

May 10, 2005 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal shopman repair cars, mechanic HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Asarco LLC · Struck by flying object

EE REPORTED HE WAS REMOVING AN OLD BEARING. EE'S PARTNER STRUCK THE BEARING RACE WITH A HAMMER AND A PIECE OF STEEL FLEW OFF AND HIT EE IN THE LEFT UPPER SHOULDER AREA. A SMALL PIECE OF STEEL (APPROX. 3/8" X 1/8") WAS REMOVED BY DOCTOR. EE WAS PLACED ON RESTRICTED DUTIES AT THE TIME OF THE REMOVAL OF THE STEEL.

April 22, 2005 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Asarco LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee reported he was loading the silo ball bin with 5,6,7 overhead crane when dust fell into his eyes. Note: Injury became reportable restricted on 4-29-05 when Dr gave ee work restrictions.

April 18, 2005 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco LLC · Fall from ladders

EE WAS CLIMBING DOWN VERTICAL LADDER, SLIPPED AND FELL APPROX 4 FEET. EE LANDED ON METAL GRATING, SUSTAINING A RIGHT ELBOW CONTUSION.

April 4, 2005 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Asarco LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

It was determined this date that said miner sustained hearing loss in his left ear. Employee works in various areas of the plant performing Boilermaker activities.

March 9, 2005 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee reported he was walking in front of the Air Conditioning shop when he fell on his right side hurting his left side/back. Note: Injury became a Reportable Restricted Injury when doctor gave employee restrictions on 03/09/05.

February 23, 2005 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco LLC · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE reported he was walking on a wooden floor when an improperly secured trap door allowed EE to fall through to the next level. Note: EE lost one day of work, because of additional required x-rays by doctor.

2004 · 13 incidents

October 11, 2004 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Asarco LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A STANDARD THRESHOLD SHIFT BY DOCTOR IN HIS LEFT EAR WITH AN AVERAGE LOSS OF 10 dB OR GREATER AT 2, 3 AND 4 kHz FROM HIS INITIAL BASELINE. EE RECIEVED WRITTEN NOTIFICATION AT WORK.

October 11, 2004 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal coal/ore shovel operator, shoveler, power shoveler DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Asarco LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was diagnosed with a standard threshold shift in left ear with an average loss of 10 db or greater at 2,3, and 4 khz from the initial baseline. EE is presently off of work due to a personal surgery.

September 26, 2004 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator OTHER
Asarco LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE REPORTED HE WAS TAKING A SHOWER AT THE MEN'S HOURLY CHANGE ROOM AND WAS STUNG ON THE END OF THE RIGHT INDEX FINGER BY A SCORPION. DOCTOR TOOK EMPLOYEE OFF OF WORK FOR TWO DAYS.

September 16, 2004 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Asarco LLC · Contact with hot objects or substances

Employee reported he was welding inside of rod mill. Employee's right foot was against the shell of the mill. Employee's right foot received burns where the right foot was in contact with the shell of the mill. ee did not feel the burn when it was happening. accident was a restricted duty accident, because of the restrictions given by the attending physician.

August 17, 2004 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal shopman repair cars, mechanic MACHINERY
Asarco LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE REPORTED HE WAS DRILLING A HOLE NEAR THE END OF A PUMP SHAFT FOR A COTTER KEY WITH A HAND HELD DRILL, WHEN THE 9/64 INCH DRILL BIT BROKE. EMPLOYEE RECEIVED A PUNCTURE WOUND AT THE BASE OF THE MIDDLE FINGER ON HIS RIGHT HAND. EMPLOYEE RECEIVED SUTURES AND RESTRICTION FOR USE OF RIGHT HAND, WHEN HE WAS TAKEN TO THE DOCTOR.

July 18, 2004 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE REPORTED HE WAS WALKING DOWN STAIRS AND FELT HIS KNEE "POP".

March 30, 2004 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco LLC · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE REPORTED HE WAS HOOKING UP THE TURNING CABLE FOR 6A BALL MILL. HOOK CONTACTED EDGE OF CYCLONE STAND CAUSING DUST TO FALL INTO HIS LEFT EYE. IMBEDDED FOREIGN BODY WAS REMOVED THE NEXT DAY FROM HIS LEFT EYE WHEN HE SAW THE DOCTOR FOR THE FIRST TIME.

March 27, 2004 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco LLC · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING REPLACE A STANDARD CRUSHER HEAT EXCHANGER WHEN A FOREIGN BODY WENT INTO HIS EYE. IMBEDDED FOREIGN BODY WAS REMOVED 3/29/04.

March 26, 2004 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Asarco LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE REPORTED HE WAS WELDING AND SOMEHOW GOT AN OBJECT IN HIS EYE. NOTE: FOREIGN BODY WAS REMOVED ON 03/26/04 AT THE HOSPITAL EMERGENCY ROOM.

March 15, 2004 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee reported he was lifting an outrigger pad onto a crane and felt his right shoulder pop. Note: Injury became reportable-restricted on March 17, 2004 when dr gave EE restrictions.

March 8, 2004 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE REPORTED HE WAS WALKING UP AND DOWN STAIRS AT THE MILL BUILDING. EMPLOYEE'S KNEE STARTED TO HURT AND STARTED TO SWELL. NOTE: INJURY WAS ORIGINALLY DENIED INDUSTRIAL STATUS, BUT WAS ACCEPTED BY WORKERS COMPENSATION AS AN INDUSTRIAL INJURY ON APRIL 01, 2004.

February 26, 2004 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE REPORTED HE WAS INSPECTING THE CRUSHER, STEPPED BETWEEN THE GAPS ON THE FLOOR COVERS ON THE TAKE-UP, LOST HIS BALANCE, ALMOST FELL THROUGH, AND STOPPED HIMSELF CAUSING A RIGHT THIGH STRAIN. INJURY BECAME A RESTRICTED REPORTABLE ON MARCH 01, 2004.

January 15, 2004 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE REPORTED HE WAS SHOVELING IN THE FEEDER PIT & EXPERIENCED PAIN IN HIS MIDDLE BACK. NOTE: INJURY WAS ORININALLY DENIED BY WORKERS CONPENSATION, ADVISED ON 09/27/04 THAT THIS CLAIM HAD BEEN ACCEPTED. THE CLAIM WAS NOT ACCEPTED AS ON THE ORIGINAL INJURY OF 7/9/03, BUT AS A NEW INJURY WITH THE ABOVE DATE.

2003 · 9 incidents

December 30, 2003 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal NO VALUE FOUND
Asarco LLC · No Value Found

EE REPORTED HE WAS WALKING, TRIPPED & TWISTED HIS LEFT KNEE. NOTE: INJURY BECAME REPORTABLE-- RESTRICTED ON 12/31/03.

October 21, 2003 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Asarco LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE REPORTED HE WAS ATTEMPTING TO DISLODGE STEEL BALLS OUR OF A SUMP WITH A METAL BAR WHEN A PIECE OF STEEL SPLINTER HIT HIM IN THE LEFT CHEEK.

September 5, 2003 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE REPORTED HE WAS PULLING A TOOL BOX OUT OF A TRUCK, LATER IN THE DAY HE FELT LOWER BACK PAIN

August 25, 2003 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Asarco LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

NOTIFICATION WAS RECEIVED FROM THE MEDICAL DEPT. THAT A STANDARD THRESHOLD SHIFT HAD OCCURRED. DATE OF NOTIFICATION WAS 8/25/2003. NOTIFICATION WAS RECEIVED ON 9/8/2003.

August 6, 2003 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS REMOVING LIGHT BULB, WHEN BULB BROKE CUTTING HIS FINGER.

August 4, 2003 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Asarco LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON THE THROAT LINERS ON #7 ROD MILL, CHIPPING CEMENT WITH A CHIPPING GUN. THE CHIPPING GUN SLIPPED AND THE BLADE OF THE CHIPPING GUN STRUCK THE EMPLOYEE ON THE INSIDE OF HIS LEFT KNEE. INJURY BECAME REPORTABLE ON 8/27/03 WHEN THE EMPLOYEE RECEIVED A DOCTOR'S CARE.

July 9, 2003 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal NO VALUE FOUND
Asarco LLC · No Value Found

EMPLOYEE WAS SHOVELING ON #2 BELT, STARTED TO HAVE BACK PAIN.

June 19, 2003 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE REPORTED MOVING AC UNIT ON DOLLY, DOLLY WAS STUCK IN DOORWAY, WHEN PUSHED, DOLLY MOVED FORWARD CAUSING EE TO SLIP AND HIT R KNEE ON FLOOR.

June 10, 2003 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco LLC · Fall down stairs

EE REPORTED HE WAS WALKING DOWN STAIRWAY TO #2 BELT, CARRYING A SHOVEL AND A RAKE ON HIS SHOULDER; HIS FOOT SLIPPED CAUSING HIM TO FALL ON HIS BUTTOCKS AND SLIDE DOWN STAIRS (8-10 STAIRS) WITH HIS RIGHT LEG BENT BACK UNDER HIM.