# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220080710026` · 03/06/2008 · Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Observe operations
- **Injury source:** ANIMALS,INSCTS,BRDS,REPTL
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** LEG, NEC
- **Days lost:** 9
- **Mine experience:** 0.25 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Freeport-McMoRan Inc
- **Operator:** Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company
- **Mine:** [2900708](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2900708)
## Narrative

Employee was on his knees checking the PH levels in the pond.  Afterward his knee began itching and later that night he discovered a bump with pus.  He performed first aid throughout the weekend, however, the infection worsened and he requested medical care on 3/10/08.

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