# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220030580049` · 11/25/2002 · Freeport-McMoRan Tyrone Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Welder (shop)
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 8 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Phelps Dodge Corp
- **Operator:** Freeport-McMoRan Tyrone Inc
- **Mine:** [2900159](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2900159)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE OPENED NEW BOX OF WIRE FOR WIRE FEED, WAS PUSHING THE PLASTIC BAG OFF THE WIRE REEL THE TAG END OF THE WIRE WAS POINTED UP INSIDE THE BAG AND PUNCTURED ABOVE THE FIRST KNUCKLE THROUGH THE SKIN OF THE MIDDLE FINGER OF THE RIGHT HAND.

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