# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220080320023` · 01/21/2008 · Newmont USA Limited
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Drill operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** CONTAINERS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 4.23 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Newmont Corporation
- **Operator:** Newmont USA Limited
- **Mine:** [2600500](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2600500)
## Narrative

Employee was lifting a bit basket off the ground when he felt discomfort in his back.  Employee was referred to a chiropractor for follow up care making this incident reportable.

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