# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220002340010` · 08/13/2000 · Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Stoper miner
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 0.34 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Barrick Gold Corp
- **Operator:** Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc
- **Mine:** [2602246](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/2602246)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING ON A CORRUGATED DECK PULLING ON A PIECE OF WIRE MESH, WHEN IT CAME DOWN AND HIT HIM IN THE MOUTH, STRIKING HIS LEFT LOWER BOTTOM FRONT TEETH AND CHIPPING A TOOTH. HE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A FRACTURE AND CHIPPED TOOTH, REQUIRING A ROOT CANAL AND A CROWN.

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