# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220020640021` · 02/19/2002 · Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 2.61 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Barrick Gold Corp
- **Operator:** Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc
- **Mine:** [2602246](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/2602246)
## Narrative

THE EE WAS PICKING UP SOME SQUARE TUBING THAT WAS LEANING ON THE RIB IN AN UPRIGHT POSITION. HE POSITIONED THE TUBING TO PUT IT ON THE TRACTOR. WHEN HE TURNED TO LAY THE TUBING IN THE TRACTOR, HE FELT A POP IN HIS BACK AND SHARP PAIN. HE WAS TAKEN TO THE ER FOR EVALUATION AND TREATMENT.

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