# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220253440018` · 10/18/2025 · 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:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **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:** —
- **Mine experience:** 29.58 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Barrick Nevada Holding LLC; Newmont USA Limited
- **Operator:** Nevada Gold Mines LLC
- **Mine:** [2600827](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2600827)
## Narrative

Ee dropped drill bit. When EE lifted it back up, EE felt a pop in EE's right biceps tendon. Seen at clinic, referred to ortho. On 12/5, ortho confirmed MRI results show full tear of right biceps tendon, and ee scheduled for surgery on 12/30. Ee working restricted duty.

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