# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220262260014` · 08/08/2026 · Nevada Gold Mines LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
- **Occupation:** Miner, NEC
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** UPPER ARM/HUMERUS
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 11.48 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Barrick Nevada Holding LLC; Newmont USA Limited
- **Operator:** Nevada Gold Mines LLC
- **Mine:** [2602246](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/2602246)
## Narrative

EE lifting/pulling 3ft 6in pipe weighing 50lbs from rack. They felt tendon pop in left arm, and immediate pain. Seen at ER, diagnosis complete lt. bicep tear, released with restrictions. Seen at clinic, referred for MRI and ortho consult.

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