# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220150160021` · 01/07/2015 · Newmont USA Limited
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Miner, NEC
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** MINE RESCUE EQUIPMENT
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** NECK
- **Days lost:** 10
- **Mine experience:** 4.1 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Newmont Corporation
- **Operator:** Newmont USA Limited
- **Mine:** [2602512](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2602512)
## Narrative

Employee was working as a longhole drill helper when he reported numbness in his left thumb and index finger which was radiating up to his shoulder.  On 01/13/2015 the employee sought medical evaluation where he diagnosed with a neck strain and was given a restricted duty release to not wear his fall protection harness.

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