# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220082630059` · 09/09/2008 · Pinson Mining Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
- **Occupation:** Assayer, Geologist, Metallurgist, Engineer, Engineer management
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BOXES,CRATES,CARTONS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** UPPER ARM/HUMERUS
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.06 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Barrick Gold Corp
- **Operator:** Pinson Mining Company
- **Mine:** [2602562](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2602562)
## Narrative

EE was moving a cement box with a forklift. The box was not picked up evenly with the forks. EE got out of the forklift & adjusted the box manually when he states that he felt a pop in his left arm. The box weighs an est. 500 lbs. EE did mention pain in his arm to fellow workers, however did not inform the safety staff till the next morning.

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