# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220062540035` · 09/01/2006 · Freeport-McMoRan Sierrita Ops.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between NEC
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CRUSHING
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 17
- **Mine experience:** 20.42 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Phelps Dodge Corp
- **Operator:** Freeport-McMoRan Sierrita Ops.
- **Mine:** [0200144](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0200144)
## Narrative

Employee was attempting to open a hopper door latch at the reject pile. When the latch opened, the door began to close. The employee lost his balance and placed his hand on the hopper door opening. When the door closed, his right middle finger was crushed.

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