# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220022310047` · 07/18/2002 · Freeport-McMoRan Sierrita Ops.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Phelps Dodge Corp
- **Operator:** Freeport-McMoRan Sierrita Ops.
- **Mine:** [0200144](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0200144)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING INSTALL A CONVEYOR BELT. ANOTHER EMPLOYEE PUSHED THE HOLD-DOWN CLAMP ACROSS THE SPLICE TABLE TOWARDS HIM. THE CLAMP STRUCK HIS HAND. FURTHER EXAMINATION OF THE INJURY REVE ALED A FRACTURED LEFT FIFTH FINGER. THE FINDINGS WERE CONFIRMED BY A RADIOLOGIST REPORT DATED 8/6/02.

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