# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220020700120` · 02/27/2002 · Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Forklift operator
- **Activity:** Fork lift
- **Injury source:** BOXES,CRATES,CARTONS
- **Nature of injury:** CRUSHING
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 1.82 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Barrick Gold Corp
- **Operator:** Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc
- **Mine:** [2601089](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/2601089)
## Narrative

THE EMPLOYEE WAS MOVING SOME CRATES IN THE WAREHOUSE ON THE FORKLIFT. AS THE EMPLOYEE ADJUSTED THE LOAD SHE WAS PUSHING UP WITH HER RIGHT HAND AND SLIPPED HER LEFT HAND UNDER THE CRATE IN ORDE R TO SLIDE IT. THE EMPLOYEE UNDERESTIMATED THE WEIGHT OF THE CRATE AND IT FELL ON HER HAND.

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