# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220032620004` · 09/08/2003 · Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BOXES,CRATES,CARTONS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** FOREARM/ULNAR/RADIUS
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 13.13 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Barrick Gold Corp
- **Operator:** Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc
- **Mine:** [2601089](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2601089)
## Narrative

THE EE WAS SLIDING A BOX OF COR DSAMPLES ACROSS THE WASH TABLE. THE BOX HIT A WORN CORNER OF THE TABLE AND STOPPED SUDDENLY, RESULTING IN A PULLED MUSCLE IN HIS RT. ARM. THE EE CONTINUED TO WO RK UNTIL THE END OF HIS SHIFT. THE NEXT DAY HE REQUESTED MEDICAL TREATMENT AND WAS DIAGNOSED W/A STRAIN TO HIS RT. FOREARM AND PLACED ON RESTRICTED DUTY.

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