# STRIKING OR BUMPING
> MSHA accident `220010120062` · 11/20/2000 · Barrick Turquoise Ridge Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** STRIKING OR BUMPING
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 0.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Placer Dome Ltd
- **Operator:** Barrick Turquoise Ridge Inc
- **Mine:** [2601801](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2601801)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS STEPPING OVER A SHORT RETAINING WALL, CARRYING A BOX, IN DOING SO HE HIT HIS LEFT KNEE ON A ANGLE IRON BRACE. ON 1-5-01 EMPLOYEE SOUGHT MEDICAL AID, AS HE EXPERIENCED DISCOMFOR T.

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