# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220040370048` · 01/27/2004 · Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Drill face, Rib, Side, Down
- **Injury source:** DRIL-PRCUSV,HRD ROC,JKHMR
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** JAW INCLUDE CHIN
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 1.05 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Barrick Gold Corp
- **Operator:** Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc
- **Mine:** [2602246](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/2602246)
## Narrative

THE EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING SPLIT SET BOLTS. AS HE WAS DRIVING A BOLT, THE CHUCK RETAINER BOLT BROKE CAUSING THE BOLT DRIVER TO LEAVE THE DRILL. THE DRIVER HIT THE BACK AND WHEN IT CAME BACK D OWN, IT STRUCK HIS CHIN, CAUSING A LACERATION. HE WAS TAKEN TO THE E.R. FOR EVALUATION AND TREATMENT. THE LACERATION REQUIRED SUTURES TO CLOSE AND HE WAS RELEASED TO FULL DUTY.

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