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Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold Miami Operations

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold Miami Operations has a mixed safety record: 20 violations across 9 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 5% by penalty75% serious
$74,684
OSHA penalties
20
Violations cited
9
OSHA inspections
#2,777
of 100,495 penalized employers

Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold Miami Operations in Claypool, AZ has been the subject of 9 OSHA workplace inspections and 20 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $74,684. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold Miami Operations 9 times over 10 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 20 violations, averaging 2.2 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top 5% of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 15 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (3.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Ocean Sash & Door, INC. in San Francisco, CA is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $74,700 in current penalties.

2.2
violations per inspection
75.0%
of violations were serious
97%
of penalized employers rank lower

How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold Miami Operations runs well above peers (4.8x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$74,684 Bottom 3% least affordable more affordable than 3% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,101 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($74,684) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $74,684 $0 $55,000+ every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

What the Data Says About Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold Miami Operations

The federal enforcement record for Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold Miami Operations in Claypool, AZ includes 9 OSHA inspections and 20 violations, translating to 2.22 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 15 (75.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $139,158 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $74,684 - a 46.3% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $8,298. Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer, this record runs well above peers (4.8x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2013-07-16 to 2023-05-16, a window of roughly 10 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

9

First Inspection

2013-07-16

Last Inspection

2023-05-16

Inspection Span

10 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.2

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$8,298

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,092

What this shows 9 inspections over 10 years, averaging 2.2 violations per visit. That's $8,298 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,092.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

15

Serious

75.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

25.0% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$139,158

Current Penalty Amount

$74,684

Penalty Reduction

46.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $64,474 from the initial assessment of $139,158. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold Miami Operations compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold Miami Operations Industry Avg
Inspections 9 2.5
Violations 20 7.8
Total Penalty $74,684 $15,410
Avg Penalty per Inspection $8,298 $6,092
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold Miami Operations safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold Miami Operations's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 20 violations across 9 inspections, including 15 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold Miami Operations have? ▼
Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold Miami Operations has 20 OSHA violations on record, including 15 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $74,684.
How many OSHA inspections has Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold Miami Operations had? ▼
Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold Miami Operations has had 9 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-07-16 and the most recent on 2023-05-16. This averages 2.2 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold Miami Operations? ▼
Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold Miami Operations has been assessed $74,684 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $139,158 (a 46.3% reduction).
Does Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold Miami Operations have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold Miami Operations has 15 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold Miami Operations operate in? ▼
Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold Miami Operations operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 331420). This industry has 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,522 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
How does Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold Miami Operations's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold Miami Operations's total OSHA penalty of $74,684 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer (4.8x the average). The employer has 9 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Ocean Sash & Door, INC. in San Francisco, CA is a similar manufacturing employer with $74,700 in current penalties.

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Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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