# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220122500006` · 08/15/2012 · Barrick Turquoise Ridge, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** MINE FLOOR,BOTTOM,FOOTWAL
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 71
- **Mine experience:** 0.9 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Barrick Gold Corp
- **Operator:** Barrick Turquoise Ridge, Inc.
- **Mine:** [2602286](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2602286)
## Narrative

Miner was getting off haul truck, put weight on left leg and felt/heard a pop. Miner thought it was ok so she got in haul truck and tried to apply brake but was unable to. Miner just returned to work from personal injury to same leg. Workman's Comp was pending due to previous injury and has stated to report it as Restricted Duty Injury due to Strain/Sprain of left knee.

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