# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220240430007` · 02/04/2024 · Nevada Gold Mines LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
- **Occupation:** Electrician, Lineman
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** PALLETS
- **Nature of injury:** HERNIA;RUPTURE
- **Body part:** ABDOMEN/INTERNAL ORGANS
- **Days lost:** 20
- **Mine experience:** 17.4 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Barrick Nevada Holding LLC; Newmont USA Limited
- **Operator:** Nevada Gold Mines LLC
- **Mine:** [2600500](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2600500)
## Narrative

EE was loading pallets and boxes into the back of the truck. When they shoved on the pallet they felt sharp pain in abdomen. Continued to work, pain got worse. Reported to EMT, taken to ER, diagnosed with a hernia, admitted for surgical repair.

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