# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220261340028` · 05/04/2026 · Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.69 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Freeport-McMoRan Inc
- **Operator:** Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc.
- **Mine:** [0200024](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/0200024)
## Narrative

Employee was walking towards the centerline during shift change using the designated path to the ladder. As they were walking towards the ladder the employee noticed that the pathway sloughed causing the employees left leg to sink up to the knee. This position caused the employees ankle to experience discomfort. The employee went restricted duty 5/5/2026.

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