# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220140020015` · 12/10/2013 · Freeport-McMoRan Sierrita Ops.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 7.46 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Freeport-McMoRan Inc
- **Operator:** Freeport-McMoRan Sierrita Ops.
- **Mine:** [0200144](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0200144)
## Narrative

On 12/10/2013 an employee was moving approximately a 30 lb motor coupling hub from the top of the work table to the bottom shelf of the table.  When he stood up he felt pain in his lower back.  He reported to the clinic where he was just observed, no treatment.  On 12/24/2013 the employee was prescribed physical therapy.

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