# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220221990011` · 07/03/2022 · Nevada Gold Mines LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in pulling or pushing 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:** ELBOW
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 26.21 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Barrick Nevada Holding LLC; Newmont USA Limited
- **Operator:** Nevada Gold Mines LLC
- **Mine:** [2601942](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/2601942)
## Narrative

EE hooking up grease hose to loader, and coupler was not going on. Cleaned coupler and tried again. used left arm to put pressure on hose and coupler, and felt ""something"" in left elbow. Felt pain following. Seen at medical, diagnosed with a sprain.

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