# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220253170441` · 10/17/2025 · Nevada Gold Mines LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **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:** CHUTE & SLIDE-CONVYR HOPR
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** UPPER ARM/HUMERUS
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 17.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Barrick Nevada Holding LLC; Newmont USA Limited
- **Operator:** Nevada Gold Mines LLC
- **Mine:** [2600062](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2600062)
## Narrative

On 10/17 ee working with other ee unloading cement chute from pickup. While moving it, ee felt cramp in lt arm, and coworker reports ee ""exclaimed loudly"" and let go of chute. Ee said EE felt pain in EE's arm. Ee did not report this to site until 10/23. Seen at clinic, diagnosed with possible biceps tendon tear, referred to ortho.

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