# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220092250022` · 08/02/2009 · Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** FIXED LADDERS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** WRIST
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 4.29 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Barrick Gold Corp
- **Operator:** Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc
- **Mine:** [2601089](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2601089)
## Narrative

Employee was climbing down the ladder of a water truck when he felt a 'pop' in his left hand/wrist.  Seen at ER where xrays were negative for fracture, the hand was splinted and he was placed on restricted duty until seen by an orthopedist.  Was released to full duty on 08/04/09.

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