# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220233490003` · 11/30/2023 · 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:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** UPPER ARM/HUMERUS
- **Days lost:** 8
- **Mine experience:** 11.12 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 working with another ee fusing pipe. EE reports moving a piece of pipe with arms extended forward, trying to position the pipe for fusing when EE felt a pop in EE's left arm. Seen at ER, diagnosed with a left bicep injury. Ortho referral resulted in surgery, done on 12/11.

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