# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220000730113` · 02/23/2000 · Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Mill equipment
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** WRIST
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 16.65 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Barrick Gold Corp
- **Operator:** Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc
- **Mine:** [2601089](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2601089)
## Narrative

THE EE WAS OPENING THE SUCTION VALVE TO THE SLURRY COOLER FEED PUMPS. THE VALVE STARTED TO SEIZE AND THE EE PULLED EXTRA HARD TO OPEN THE VALVE AND IT SUDDENLY BROKE FREE TWISTING AND JAMMING HIS WRIST.

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