# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220020220139` · 01/11/2002 · Newmont Gold Co
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Electrician, Lineman
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** RBR,GLS,PLSTC,FIBRGLS,FAB
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Newmont Corporation
- **Operator:** Newmont Gold Co
- **Mine:** [0404614](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0404614)
## Narrative

EE WORKED WITH LEECH PAD CREW TO STRING DRIP TUBING ON THE N. VISTA LEECH PAD. HE WAS LOADING ROLLS OF DRIP LINE ON THE HOSE REELS, SPLICING THE TUBING & CUTTING IT TO LENGTH. AFTER COMPLET EING THE WORK HE COMPLAINED OF A SORE BACK. HE COULD NOT CITE ANY SPECIFIC TIME OR INCIDENT THAT MAY HAVE CAUSED SORENESS. IT WAS AN EXCEPTIONALLY WINDY DAY.

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