# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220070720030` · 02/16/2007 · Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Electrical maintenance
- **Injury source:** CONDCTR,ELCT,CBL,TROL POL
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** UPPER EXTREMITIES, MULTIPLE
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 6 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Phelps Dodge Corp
- **Operator:** Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc.
- **Mine:** [0200024](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0200024)
## Narrative

EE was installing conductors into conduit. He was pulling in a downward motion from above his head to below his waist pushing conductors into the conduit. This motion exerts force int he elbows and shoulders. The strain/sprain is in both elbows where the forearm and tricep ligaments attach. (EE was placed on 4 days restricted duty: he had personal days scheduled prior to the

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