# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220022030008` · 07/11/2002 · Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** CROWBAR,PRY BAR
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** NOSE/NASAL PASSAGES/SINUS/SMELL
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 2.23 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Barrick Gold Corp
- **Operator:** Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc
- **Mine:** [2601089](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2601089)
## Narrative

THE EE WAS WORKING ON A SCREW CONVEYOR USING A SPREADER BAR. HE PLACED THE BAR BETWEEN TWO BEARINGS UNTIL THEY WERE SET IN PLACE. WHEN HE TAPPED ON THE BAR TO REMOVE IT, THE PRESSURE FROM THE BEARINGS FORCED THE BAR OUT, STRIKING HIM IN THE FACE. HE WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL AND WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A FRACTURED NOSE.

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