# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220172270012` · 08/12/2017 · Arctic Gold Mining LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Master mechanic, Foreman, Supervisor
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** PUMPS,FANS,COMP,ENG,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 218
- **Mine experience:** 0.04 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Robert  Salna; David  Young
- **Operator:** Arctic Gold Mining LLC
- **Mine:** [5001031](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/5001031)
## Narrative

Employee was involved in setup of a pump at a sump location within the pit. Pump pad failed and pump was tipping into the sump.  Employee tried to stop the pump from going in the sump.  Employee failed to do so, pump carried backwards and sideways and struck the employee mid torso and causing injury to the their back 

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