# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220063420029` · 11/20/2006 · Barrick Gold U S Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Greaser, Grease man, Oiler, Lube man, Dragline oiler
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BLOCKING
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.06 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Barrick Gold Corp
- **Operator:** Barrick Gold U S Inc
- **Mine:** [2601842](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2601842)
## Narrative

The EE was beginning maintenance work on a belly dump. When the EE attempted to pick up a block of wood and use it to chock the trailer, he felt and heard a pop as he lifted. The block weighed approx 50 lbs. The EE reported the injury on 11/21/06 and sought medical attention the same day. Diagnosis was an upper back strain.

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