In a tragic incident at the Morenci copper mine, an employee lost their life following an accident involving a haul truck. This incident took place on Monday morning, as reported by the mine’s operator, Freeport-McMoRan, based in Arizona.
“We are deeply saddened to confirm that a Freeport-McMoRan employee was fatally injured Monday morning following a haul truck accident at our Morenci mine. Our thoughts and condolences are with the employee’s family, friends and coworkers during this difficult time,” the company stated.
The Morenci mine, a significant copper producer in eastern Arizona, yields approximately 225 million pounds of copper each year. Notably, the last fatal accident at this site occurred in 2022, involving a similar incident where a haul truck’s brakes failed.
Currently, an investigation is being conducted by the Mine Safety and Health Administration alongside the Arizona State mine inspector to understand the circumstances surrounding this latest accident.
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