# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220161600021` · 03/30/2016 · Newmont USA Limited
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Drill operator
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** DRILL STEEL (ALL SIZES)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** FOREARM/ULNAR/RADIUS
- **Days lost:** 114
- **Mine experience:** 10.06 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Newmont Corporation
- **Operator:** Newmont USA Limited
- **Mine:** [2600062](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2600062)
## Narrative

Operator on TD856 called and reported that they had pulled a muscle in arm. Employee was lifting a 70 lb drill bit to place on drill rod.  This injury became reportable on May 24, 2016 when employee received a restricted duty release during a follow up Dr. visit.

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