# ELECTRICAL
> MSHA accident `220021980015` · 07/12/2002 · Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** ACCIDENT ONLY
- **Classification:** ELECTRICAL
- **Accident type:** Accident type, without injuries
- **Occupation:** —
- **Activity:** —
- **Injury source:** —
- **Nature of injury:** —
- **Body part:** —
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Barrick Gold Corp
- **Operator:** Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc
- **Mine:** [2601089](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/2601089)
## Narrative

WHILE WIDENING THE ROAD TO THE SOUTH TAILS DAM, A LARGE ROCK ROLLED OFF THE EMBANKMENT STRIKING A 480V SUPPLY SWITCH MOUNTED ON A POWER POLE AT THE TOE OF THE BANK. THE SPARKS STARTED A FIRE IN DRY BRUSH. THE EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM RESPONSED WITH A FULL CREW AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE AT APPROX. 11A.M. THE FIRE DID NOT ENDANGER ANY PERSONS OR MINE FACILITIES.

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