# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220021680103` · 06/03/2002 · Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Barrick Gold Corp
- **Operator:** Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc
- **Mine:** [2602246](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2602246)
## Narrative

THE EE WAS LOADING EMULSION FROM THE PUMP HOSE TO THE POWDER TRUCK. THE HOSE WAS HUNG UP ON SOMETHING & HE GAVE IT A YANK & STRAINED HIS BACK. HE REPORTED THE INJURY TO HIS SUPERVISOR & CONTIN UED WORKING. HIS BACK CONTINUED TO BOTHER HIM SO ON 6-5-02 HE REQUESTED MEDICAL TREATMENT. HE WAS EVALUATED & TREATED @ ER. IN FOLLOW-UP TREATMENT EE WAS PLACED ON RESTRICTED DUTY.

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