# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220051470060` · 05/13/2005 · Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling 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:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** LEG, NEC
- **Days lost:** 46
- **Mine experience:** 0.77 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Phelps Dodge Corp
- **Operator:** Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company
- **Mine:** [2901882](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2901882)
## Narrative

SAG MILL MAINTENANCE. EE WAS EXTRACTING THE LIFTER BAR FROM THE WEAR PLATE & IT ROLLED OFF THE BOLT, FALLING AGAINST HIS LEG & CAUSING A DEEP CONTUSION.  EE RTW NEXT NIGHT, WORKED SEVERAL HOURS BEFORE COMPLAINING OF PAIN & GOING HOME.  HE CALLED OFF SHIFT 5/14 & SAW PERSONAL PHYSICIAN ON 5/16.  RECOMMENDED STAY OFF LEG APPROX. 4 DAYS.  AS OF 5/26 NOT RELEASED TO RTW.

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