# OTHER
> MSHA accident `220172760020` · 06/18/2017 · Freeport-McMoRan Safford Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** OTHER
- **Accident type:** Bodily reaction, NEC
- **Occupation:** Leaching operator
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** BODILY MOTION
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 205
- **Mine experience:** 9 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Freeport-McMoRan Inc
- **Operator:** Freeport-McMoRan Safford Inc
- **Mine:** [0203131](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0203131)
## Narrative

Leach operator bent down and felt right knee pop; employee was evaluated by doctor, and returned to work with no restrictions or time loss. A follow-up appointment with doctor including MRI showed torn ligament requiring surgery. No lost time, restrictions, or other treatment up to surgery, through surgery and first lost workday occurred September 28, 2017. 

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