# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220011550147` · 05/23/2001 · Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Surface equipment, NEC
- **Injury source:** SURFACE MINING MACHINES
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 13.65 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Barrick Gold Corp
- **Operator:** Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc
- **Mine:** [2601089](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2601089)
## Narrative

THE EMPLOYEE AND A COWORKER WERE INSTALLING A HOIST CYLINDER PIN WITH PORT-POWER. THE RAM FELL ON THE EMPLOYEES LEFT HAND DURING THE PROCEDURE. THIS RESULTED IN A SMALL LACERATION ON THE BACK OF HIS LEFT HAND. THE INJURY WAS DRESSED AND HE RETURNED TO WORK. WHEN HE REPORTED FOR THE NEXT SHIFT, HIS HAND WAS SWOLLEN AND PAINFUL. HE HAD A CONTUSION, LACERATION AND INFECTION IN HAND.

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