# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220212520011` · 09/01/2021 · Nevada Gold Mines LLC
## 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:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** UPPER ARM/HUMERUS
- **Days lost:** 12
- **Mine experience:** 7.96 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Barrick Nevada Holding LLC; Newmont USA Limited
- **Operator:** Nevada Gold Mines LLC
- **Mine:** [2602286](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2602286)
## Narrative

EE was using torch to cut metal. EE ran out of oxygen and when replacing the bottle, they loaded the bottle into the back of the pickup and heard a pop in the left bicep. EE lost all strength in the arm for a few seconds. Seen at Golden Valley 9/2, diagnosed with left biceps tendon rupture. Referred to ortho consult. LTI

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