# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220151470033` · 05/01/2015 · Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Drill helper
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** SPACE HEATERS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.02 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Barrick Gold Corp
- **Operator:** Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc
- **Mine:** [2602767](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2602767)
## Narrative

2 EEs were carrying a heater, load shifted and strained 1 EEs mid-back. WorkCare called, advised self-care. Incident was reported 1 shift after occurrence. 5.8.2015 Dr released EE w/care not to aggravate back due to findings of Xray & MRI as soft tissue injury. 5.11.2015 F/U appt EE was again release care not to aggravate back. F/U on 5.18.2015 EE was given restriction. F/U 6.1.15.

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