# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220033560014` · 12/15/2003 · Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **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:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 11
- **Mine experience:** 33.61 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Phelps Dodge Corp
- **Operator:** Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc.
- **Mine:** [0200024](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0200024)
## Narrative

EE WAS ASSISTING IN INSTALLING BOLTS ON THE LOCOMOTIVE BLOWER STAND SUPPORT WHEN THE 35 TON OVERHEAD CRANE ENERGIZED UNEXPECTEDLY, CAUSING SMALL BREAKS IN THE BLOWER STAND SUPPORT. EE WAS HIT ON THE BACK OF THE LEFT HAND WITH A PIECE THAT FLEW OFF.

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