This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1984. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Phelps Dodge Safety Record

Morenci, AZ

F

Historical grade based on past OSHA records. This employer has not been inspected in over 10 years.

Last inspected 08/13/1984

Based on public OSHA records. How is this calculated? · Data updated March 2026

According to OSHA enforcement records, Phelps Dodge in Morenci, Arizona has 184 workplace safety violations across 32 inspections, with 71 classified as serious and $7,720 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1973 to 1984.

Phelps Dodge, located in Morenci, Arizona, was last inspected by OSHA in 1984. While this employer's safety record is based on historical data that may not reflect current workplace conditions, the OSHA enforcement history remains part of the public record. Of the 184 violations on file, 71 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $7,720.

OSHA's enforcement records are maintained by the U.S. Department of Labor and cover workplace inspections dating back to the 1970s. An employer's safety grade is calculated using a weighted formula that accounts for the severity of violations — willful violations carry the highest weight (5x), followed by repeat (4x), serious (3x), and other (1x) violations per inspection. Learn more about how safety grades are calculated.

184 Violations
32 Inspections
71 Serious
$7,720 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
109 ($1,115)
Serious?
71 ($5,805)
Repeat?
4 ($800)
1910.0179 OSHA Standard
Cited in 5 inspections (30 total) since 1973
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Cited in 4 inspections (7 total) since 1974
1910.0309 Electrical — Wiring Design
Cited in 2 inspections (26 total) since 1974
1910.0023 Ladders
Cited in 2 inspections (9 total) since 1974
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
Cited in 2 inspections (8 total) since 1974
OSHA initially proposed $21,605 in penalties for Phelps Dodge, later reduced to $7,720 — a 64% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0179 OSHA Standard
30 citations $650
1910.0309 Electrical — Wiring Design
26 citations $600
1910.0107 OSHA Standard
17 citations $525
1910.0213 Woodworking Machinery
15 citations $1,260
1910.0023 Ladders
9 citations $1,060
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
08/13/1984 Complaint? Morenci, AZ 0 $0
03/17/1981 Planned? Morenci, AZ 0 $0
03/16/1981 Planned? Morenci, AZ 0 $0
02/24/1981 Complaint? Morenci, AZ 2 $0
02/23/1981 Planned? Morenci, AZ 0 $0
02/09/1981 Planned? Morenci, AZ 126 $5,305
01/08/1981 Follow-Up? Morenci, AZ 0 $0
01/07/1981 Complaint? Morenci, AZ 0 $0
11/18/1980 Complaint? Morenci, AZ 3 $270
05/29/1980 Complaint? Morenci, AZ 1 $210
12/10/1979 Complaint? Morenci, AZ 0 $0
12/01/1979 Complaint? Morenci, AZ 1 $100
09/05/1979 Follow-Up? Morenci, AZ 0 $0
05/01/1979 Complaint? Morenci, AZ 1 $720
12/13/1978 Follow-Up? Morenci, AZ 0 $0
03/07/1974 Complaint? Morenci, AZ 0 $0
03/07/1974 Complaint? Morenci, AZ 0 $0
03/07/1974 Complaint? Morenci, AZ 41 $955
03/07/1974 Complaint? Morenci, AZ 0 $0
03/07/1974 Complaint? Morenci, AZ 0 $0
03/06/1974 Complaint? Morenci, AZ 0 $0
03/06/1974 Complaint? Morenci, AZ 0 $0
03/06/1974 Complaint? Morenci, AZ 0 $0
03/06/1974 Complaint? Morenci, AZ 0 $0
03/06/1974 Complaint? Morenci, AZ 0 $0
03/06/1974 Complaint? Morenci, AZ 0 $0
03/05/1974 Complaint? Morenci, AZ 0 $0
03/05/1974 Complaint? Morenci, AZ 0 $0
03/05/1974 Complaint? Morenci, AZ 0 $0
03/05/1974 Complaint? Morenci, AZ 8 $120
03/05/1974 Complaint? Morenci, AZ 0 $0
08/15/1973 Complaint? Morenci, AZ 1 $40

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