# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220260350016` · 01/20/2026 · Peak Gold LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
- **Occupation:** Haul/Off road/Coal/Ore/Pit/Quarry/Rock/Rubber tire truck driver, Transportation truck driver
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** MISCELLANEOUS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** ARM,NEC
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 1.85 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Kinross Gold Corp
- **Operator:** Peak Gold LLC
- **Mine:** [5002102](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/5002102)
## Narrative

Driver pulled a tarp that wasn't unrolling, felt a pull in EE's left arm. Self-treated injury. On 1/26/26, seen by PA-C, neg x-ray. Referred to ortho in Fbks., AK, MRI 1/29/26, revealed 2 minor muscle tears, placed on Lt-arm restrictions; left for 2-wk vacation. Upon return, EE will follow up with the ortho and may need PT if the injury has not healed.

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