# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220020220170` · 12/26/2001 · Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
- **Occupation:** Stoper miner
- **Activity:** Working with chemicals
- **Injury source:** ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
- **Nature of injury:** BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 10.32 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Barrick Gold Corp
- **Operator:** Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc
- **Mine:** [2602246](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2602246)
## Narrative

EE WAS APPLYING SHOTCRETE TO A FACE. HE HAD FINISHED THE APPLICATION AND TOOK OFF HIS GOGGLES. APIECE OF WET MATERIAL FELL FROM THE BACK AND HITHIS RESPIRATOR, SPLASHING INTO HIS LEFT EYE. THE EYE WAS IRRIGATED UNDERGROUND AND AT THE END OF THE SHIFT HIS EYE WAS INFLAMED AND PAINFUL. HE WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE E.R. FOR EVALUATION AND TREATMENT.

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