# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220001510168` · 02/21/2000 · Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** CONTAINERS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** JOINT,TENDON,MUSCL INFLAM
- **Body part:** HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 5.03 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Barrick Gold Corp
- **Operator:** Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc
- **Mine:** [2602246](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2602246)
## Narrative

THE EE WAS LIFTING A LARGE OXYGEN CYLINDER ONTO A DOCK AND FELT A ""PULLING"" SENSATION AND PAIN IN HIS ABDOMEN. HE CONTINUED TO HAVE PROBLEMS AND WAS SEEN BY A DR. ON 5-16-00 AND DIAGNOSED WITH AN ANTERIOR HERNIA. HE IS SCHEDULED FOR A HERNIA REPAIR ON 6-1-00.

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