# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220012690007` · 09/13/2001 · 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:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 12.96 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Barrick Gold Corp
- **Operator:** Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc
- **Mine:** [2602246](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/2602246)
## Narrative

THE EMPLOYEE WAS ASSISTING MAINTENANCE WORKING ON A SCREW CONVEYOR. THE COVER FELL AND STRUCK HIS RIGHT HAND, LACERATING THE MIDDLE FINGER AND RESULTING IN AN AVULSION ON THE ADJACENT FINGER. HE RECEIVED 5 SUTURES IN THE RIGHT MIDDLE FINGER.

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