# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220011620045` · 05/25/2001 · Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Hang or reposition tubing
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 10.46 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Phelps Dodge Corp
- **Operator:** Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc.
- **Mine:** [0200024](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0200024)
## Narrative

EE WAS RUNNING 8"" HDPE PIPELINE FROM THE 4040 LEVEL TO THE 4000 LEVEL. HE WAS STANDING NEAR WHERE THE PIPE WAS GOING OVER THE BENCH WHEN THE ENDOF THE PIPE SUDDENLY BECAME BOUND UP. THE PIPE B OWED AND THEN BROKE FREE STRIKING HIS RIGHT KNEE

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*Source: [MSHA Open Government Data](https://arlweb.msha.gov/OpenGovernmentData/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*