# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220062550039` · 05/19/2006 · Freeport-McMoRan Sierrita Ops.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** OTHER HEATING EQUIP,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** WRIST
- **Days lost:** 84
- **Mine experience:** 0.44 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Phelps Dodge Corp
- **Operator:** Freeport-McMoRan Sierrita Ops.
- **Mine:** [0200144](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0200144)
## Narrative

On 5/19 employee was poking the roaster when he jammed his wrist.  He was able to return to work performing normal work duties.  After several weeks, he continued to feel discomfort.  Further ortho evaluation determined that surgery was recommended to correct the problem.  Employee elected to have surgery and was taken off work on 9/8/06.

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