# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220050350007` · 01/28/2005 · Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **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:** 6
- **Mine experience:** 8.77 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Barrick Gold Corp
- **Operator:** Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc
- **Mine:** [2602246](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/2602246)
## Narrative

Employee was lifting nozzle to fuel 966 loader & pulled muscle in back. Transported to NNRH ER for eval. Given 2 days restricted duty & then return to work full duty. He contacted Safety & Health 1/31 requesting further eval still in pain. Follow up 2/01 at Golden Health; xrays of back normal. Prescribed anti-inflammatory, narcotic pain med & put off work.

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