# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220211460016` · 05/22/2021 · Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD 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:** MISCELLANEOUS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 17
- **Mine experience:** 10.44 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Freeport-McMoRan Inc
- **Operator:** Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company
- **Mine:** [2900708](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2900708)
## Narrative

Mechanic was changing out a slack adjuster on the 731 haul truck, and after a while began to feel pain in their back and left leg. Employee continued working, but reported ongoing pain the next morning. Employee we taken to the ER, given meds, missed the 23 & 24, and has restrictions. Currently ONGOING. Aggravation of pre-existing condition.

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