# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220011340088` · 05/01/2001 · Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Working with chemicals
- **Injury source:** CHEMICALS,CHEM COMP,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** OTHER INJURY,NEC
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 1.03 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Barrick Gold Corp
- **Operator:** Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc
- **Mine:** [2601089](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/2601089)
## Narrative

EE WAS MIXING A BATCH OF COPPER SULFATE & WATER AT THE CIL CIRCUIT. DROPLETS OF THE SOLUTION SPLASHED UP UNDERNEATH HIS GLASSES AND ENTERED HIS LEFT EYE. THE EYE WAS IRRIGATED ON SITE ABOUT 45 MINUTES & HE WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE E.R. WHERE

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