# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220081300020` · 04/28/2008 · Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
- **Occupation:** Haul/Off road/Coal/Ore/Pit/Quarry/Rock/Rubber tire truck driver, Transportation truck driver
- **Activity:** Move power cable
- **Injury source:** CONDCTR,ELCT,CBL,TROL POL
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 26
- **Mine experience:** 0.23 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Freeport-McMoRan Inc
- **Operator:** Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company
- **Mine:** [2900708](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2900708)
## Narrative

Employee was pulling cable up on the berm in the shovel pit when he felt a strain in his back.  He reported the incident to his supervisor but assured the supervisor he was alright.  Later in the shift, he complained of more pain, was taken to the ER, diagnosed with lower back strain and taken off work.  Currently Ongoing.

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