# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220211450006` · 05/15/2021 · Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Welder (non-shop)
- **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:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 9 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Freeport-McMoRan Inc
- **Operator:** Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc.
- **Mine:** [0200024](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0200024)
## Narrative

EE had complained of soreness in lower back after installing a handrail update on a haul truck. Supervisor was notified and asked if EE was okay, EE stated was just soreness and would be okay. EE came at work next day feeling more pain, took EE to clinic.

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