# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220102100008` · 07/21/2010 · Freeport-McMoRan Tyrone Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 1.62 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Freeport-McMoRan Inc
- **Operator:** Freeport-McMoRan Tyrone Inc
- **Mine:** [2900159](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/2900159)
## Narrative

EE was attempting to remove a hose reel from its base, as he removed the last bolt, the reel spun coming in contact with the EE's left leg in the knee area.  EE was taken to the ER and received 4 stitches and was released back to work.

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