# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220002080027` · 01/10/2000 · Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Fall from ladders
- **Occupation:** Electrician, Lineman
- **Activity:** Electrical maintenance
- **Injury source:** FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 6.61 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Barrick Gold Corp
- **Operator:** Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc
- **Mine:** [2601089](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2601089)
## Narrative

THE EMPLOYEE WAS ON A 6"" LADDER, 2-3' ABOVE THE DECK UNWIRING THE MOTOR ON A RECLAIM PUMP IN PREPARATION FOR REMOVAL AND INSPECTION. THE CHECK VALVE ON A HIGH PRESSURE WATER LINE FAILED RESULT ING IN WATER SPRAYING THE AREA. THE EMPLOYEE WAS STRUCK BY THE PRESSURIZED WATER AND KNOCKED OFF THE LADDER LANDING ON HIS RIGHT BUTTOCK. HE WENT TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM ON 1-14-2000 AND A COUR

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