# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220180640018` · 02/23/2018 · Haile Gold Mine Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Move non-self-propelled equip
- **Injury source:** PUMPS,FANS,COMP,ENG,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 0.21 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** OceanaGold Corporation
- **Operator:** Haile Gold Mine Inc
- **Mine:** [3800600](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3800600)
## Narrative

While lifting the tongue of a Godwin Pump trailer, employee suffered a thoracic back strain.  Employee was treated by a physician and taken out of work for a few days to recover.

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