# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220013090066` · 10/24/2001 · Freeport McMoRan Miami Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Move non-self-propelled equip
- **Injury source:** PUMPS,FANS,COMP,ENG,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 10 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Phelps Dodge Corp
- **Operator:** Freeport McMoRan Miami Inc
- **Mine:** [0200112](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0200112)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING A HYDRAULIC STEERING PUMP FROM HAUL TRUCK #249. THE EMPLOYEE WAS USING A TELESCOPE STAND TO LOWER THE PUMP FROM POSITION. THE PUMP WAS RESTING IN A SADDLE IN TOP OF THE S TAND. AS THEY LOWERED THE PUMP DOWN, THE PUMP FELL OUT OF THE SADDLE AND STRUCK THE EMPLOYEE. THE EMPLOYEE SUSTAINED A LACERATION TO HIS HAND REQUIRING TWO SUTURES.

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