# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220000250030` · 01/19/2000 · Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Electrician, Lineman
- **Activity:** Move power cable
- **Injury source:** STEEL RAIL (ALL KINDS)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 18
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Barrick Gold Corp
- **Operator:** Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc
- **Mine:** [2602300](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2602300)
## Narrative

EE WAS PULLING ELECTRICAL CABLE AROUND A STEEL COLUMN. HIS THUMB WAS CUT BY A SHARP EDGE ON THE COLUMN.

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