# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220001920023` · 05/16/2000 · Marigold Mining Co
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HEAD,NEC
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 6.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Goldcorp; Barrick Gold
- **Operator:** Marigold Mining Co
- **Mine:** [2602081](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/2602081)
## Narrative

SEVERAL MECHANICS WERE INSTALLING PIN & COLLETS FOR TILT CYLINDER ON A LOADER. ONE COLLETT WAS BEING INSTALLED WHEN IT FELL (SLIPPED) BELOW AND HIT EE ON HEAD. SUPERVISOR INSTRUCTED EE TO GET THE CUT LOOKED AT, AT BATTLE MOUNTAIN HOSPITAL, WHICH HE DID. 6 STITCHES AND RELEASED, NO LOST TIME.

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