# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220012150089` · 07/25/2001 · Glamis Rand Mining Co
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Blaster, Shooter, Shotfirer, Explosive worker, Powder gang/monkey
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** DRILL STEEL (ALL SIZES)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** FOREARM/ULNAR/RADIUS
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 5.71 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Glamis Gold Ltd
- **Operator:** Glamis Rand Mining Co
- **Mine:** [0404752](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0404752)
## Narrative

THREE EMPLOYEES WERE LOADING A 5' DRILL SUB ONTOTHE BACK OF A PICKUP (SUB IS ~60"" LONG, 7"" DIAM.& 465 LB). WHILE LIFTING SUB, EE FELT PAIN IN HIS LEFT ARM. INJURY REQUIRED SURGERY.

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