# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220011130033` · 04/12/2001 · Newmont USA Limited
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Truck driver
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** LADDERS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** THIGH/FEMUR
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 4.88 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Newmont Corporation
- **Operator:** Newmont USA Limited
- **Mine:** [2601942](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2601942)
## Narrative

THE EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING THE ACCESS LADDER FOR THE FIRST TIME OF THE DAY. AS HE STRETCHED TO REACH THE FIRST STEP, HE FELT PAIN IN HIS GROIN AREA. HE WAS TAKEN TO THE DOCTOR FOR EVALUATION AND WAS PLACED ON SEDENTARY DUTY. THE TRUCK WAS PARKED ON LEVEL GROUND.

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