# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220013120026` · 10/16/2001 · Wharf Resources (USA) Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Truck driver
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 0.3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Goldcorp Inc
- **Operator:** Wharf Resources (USA) Inc
- **Mine:** [3901282](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3901282)
## Narrative

EE WAS OPERATING IR DM-45 DRILL. WHILE COLLECTING HOLE SAMPLES AND RETRIEVING SAMPLE PAN, EE NOTICED A SHARP PAIN IN HIS BACK. HE WAS SEEN BY A DR. AND BEGAN PHYSICAL THERAPY TREATMENT ON 11-0 1-01.

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