# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220021610094` · 05/24/2002 · 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:** Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Set or remove brattice
- **Injury source:** ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
- **Nature of injury:** BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
- **Body part:** LEG, MULTIPLE PARTS
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 1.21 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Barrick Gold Corp
- **Operator:** Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc
- **Mine:** [2602246](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2602246)
## Narrative

THE EMPLOYEE AND A COWORKER WERE BUILDING A FILTER WALLIN THE SUMP TO HOLD CEMENT OUT. WHILE THEY WERE IN THE SUMP, WATER AND SLURRY GOT INTO HIS BOOTS AND ON HIS PANTS, CAUSING CHEMICAL BURNS TO BOTH FEET AND LEGS. HE WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE E.R. FOR EVALUATION AND TREATMENT AND GIVEN A LIGHT DUTY RELEASE.

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