# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220262710022` · 09/16/2026 · Nevada Gold Mines LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Miner, Prospector, NEC
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BAGS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 5.67 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Barrick Nevada Holding LLC; Newmont USA Limited
- **Operator:** Nevada Gold Mines LLC
- **Mine:** [2602286](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/2602286)
## Narrative

On 9/16 EE lifted a bag of trash, felt a pop in their right shoulder and then pain. The next day, they felt extreme pain when they were sweeping. They reported the incident to their supervisor and was seen at a clinic. EE was subsequently seen again on 9/22 and diagnosed with a shoulder strain, referred for an MRI and ortho consult.

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