# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220062890007` · 10/06/2006 · Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID)
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **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:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 1 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Phelps Dodge Corp
- **Operator:** Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc.
- **Mine:** [0200024](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/0200024)
## Narrative

Employee was removing hydraulic line from hoist cylinder under pressure. Hydraulic oil and piece of metal shot out and went into his right thumb. Triage RN instructed employee to go to clinic. X-ray taken, foreign body (metal) was removed from thumb. Employee was released back to work with no restrictions.

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