# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220113500027` · 11/15/2011 · Freeport-McMoRan Sierrita Ops.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 3.08 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Freeport-McMoRan Inc
- **Operator:** Freeport-McMoRan Sierrita Ops.
- **Mine:** [0200144](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0200144)
## Narrative

EE was in the process of removing the compressor discharge fitting at the 81 drill.  The fitting flange bolts had been removed, the EE was rigging the piece for removal when the flange came loose and began to fall to the floor.  The EE attempted to catch it and he felt pain and tightness in his lower back area. Medical Treatment began on 12/08/2011.

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