# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220021540097` · 05/21/2002 · Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall to the walkway or working surface
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** THIGH/FEMUR
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 9 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Phelps Dodge Corp
- **Operator:** Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc.
- **Mine:** [0200024](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0200024)
## Narrative

THE EE WAS WORKING AT STARGO CANYON LEACH FIELD, ATTEMPTING TO ASSEMBLE AN 8-INCH PIPE AND COUPLING. HE PUSHED ON THE PIPE WITH HIS LEFT FOOT AND LOST HIS BALANCE WHEN THE PIPE SLIPPED INTO TH E COUPLING. HE FELL STRAIGHT TOT THE GROUND. EE DID NOT GO RESTRICTED DUTY UNTIL 5-31-02.

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