# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220030840034` · 03/04/2003 · Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 120
- **Mine experience:** 1.88 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Barrick Gold Corp
- **Operator:** Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc
- **Mine:** [2601089](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2601089)
## Narrative

EE STATED WHILE UNLOADING A PIECE OF STEEL, WAS HOLDING END, AND VENDOR KNOCKED THE OTHER END OF TAILGATE AND EE TRIED TO HOLD THE WEIGHT WITH HIS END. EE STATED SHE FELT IMMEDIATE PAIN FOLLOW ING THIS INCIDENT, BUT CONTINUED TO WORK AND REPORTED IT TO SUPERVISOR. ON 3-10-03 EE WAS MOVING SEVERAL 55 GALLON DRUMS FROM PALLETS AND FELT PAIN IN HER BACK AGAIN.

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