# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220052840010` · 10/02/2005 · Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Quality control technician, Laboratory technician, Laboratory assistant
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** LADDERS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** HERNIA;RUPTURE
- **Body part:** HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
- **Days lost:** 18
- **Mine experience:** 3.23 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Barrick Gold Corp
- **Operator:** Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc
- **Mine:** [2602246](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2602246)
## Narrative

Emp was loading a ladder on a tractor and felt a twinge in the groin area on 10/02/05. Two days later on night shift, he was lifting scaffolding, and felt another twinge in the groin area. He used the restroom, and noticed a bulge in groin area. He sought evaluation on 10/05/05, was diagnosed with a hernia, and referred to a surgeon for evaluation and treatment.

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