# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220002870048` · 10/03/2000 · Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** JAW INCLUDE CHIN
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 8.98 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Barrick Gold Corp
- **Operator:** Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc
- **Mine:** [2601089](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2601089)
## Narrative

EE WAS SECURING NITROGEN BOTTLES WITH A CHAIN. ACO-WORKER RELEASED THE PRESSURE FROM ONE OF THE BOTTLES & THE HOSE WAS UNSECURED & FLIPPED UP & HIT HIM IN THE CHIN RESULTING IN A CUT & A SUTUR E TO REPAIR

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