# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220202260008` · 07/30/2020 · Nevada Gold Mines LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** MISCELLANEOUS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 138
- **Mine experience:** 23.96 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Barrick Nevada Holding LLC; Newmont USA Limited
- **Operator:** Nevada Gold Mines LLC
- **Mine:** [2602674](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2602674)
## Narrative

EE was working on pipe racks which included reaching and twisting. After working on the pipe racks, EE climbed out of the pipe rack and felt pain in lower back. EE reported the injury on 8/3 and requested evaluation by the doctor. EE was seen in the clinic, diagnosed with a lumbar strain and released to modified duty which the site could accommodate.

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