# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220242560014` · 09/06/2024 · Freeport-McMoRan Sierrita Ops.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Drill operator
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** MINE JEEP,KERSEY,JITNEY
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 8
- **Mine experience:** 4.08 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Freeport-McMoRan Inc
- **Operator:** Freeport-McMoRan Sierrita Ops.
- **Mine:** [0200144](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0200144)
## Narrative

At the end of shift, an operator was getting into the man van in the passenger side when EE's knee popped. EE was taken to Room 100 then to an offsite medical facility where EE was treated for a knee sprain. Was issued a knee brace and given restrictions.

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