# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220012040069` · 07/08/2001 · Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Dryer operator, Kiln operator,  Dry plant operator,  Fluid operator, Bed dryer operator
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 0.78 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Barrick Gold Corp
- **Operator:** Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc
- **Mine:** [2601089](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2601089)
## Narrative

THE EE WAS WALKING BY THE SOUTH MILL BALL CHARGING SYSTEM AS STEEL BALLS WERE RELEASED INTO THE FEED CHUTE. HE WAS STRUCK IN THE LEFT EYE BY A FOREIGN BODY AS THE MILL BALLS ROLLED DOWN THE CH UTE. THE EYE WAS FLUSHED WITH WATER. THE EYE CONTINUED TO BOTHER HIM AND ON 7-12 HE WAS TAKEN TO THE ER FOER EVALUATION. HE WAS REFERRED TO A SPECIALIST WHO REMOVED THE PARTICLES FROM HIS EYE

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