# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220020500085` · 02/12/2002 · Freeport-McMoRan Tyrone Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 107
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Phelps Dodge Corp
- **Operator:** Freeport-McMoRan Tyrone Inc
- **Mine:** [2900159](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2900159)
## Narrative

EE WAS ON THE CELL LINE AND TURNED TO PICK UP A WATER HOSE. AS HE TURNED, HE STEPPED INTO THE GAP BETWEEN THE GRATING AND THE CELL, CAUSING HIS LEFT LEG TO GO INTO THE CELL. HIS RIGHT LEG BENT AND HE HIT THE GRATING WITH HIS RIGHT KNEE.

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