# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220022130031` · 07/18/2002 · Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
- **Occupation:** Miner, NEC
- **Activity:** Cement work, Gunite crew
- **Injury source:** ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
- **Nature of injury:** BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 12.84 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Barrick Gold Corp
- **Operator:** Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc
- **Mine:** [2602246](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2602246)
## Narrative

THE EMPLOYEE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF SPRAYING SHOTCRETE ON A HEADING. THE PUMP PLUGGED AND CAUSED BACK PRESSURE IN THE HOSE. SHOTCRETE SPRAYED OUT OF THE HOSE CLAMP, HITTING EMPLOYEE IN THE FACE BETWEEN HIS GLASSES AND RESPIRTOR, SHOOTING UP INTO THE EYES. HE WAS GIVEN FIRST AID AT THE MINE SITE AND THEN TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL FOR EVALUATION AND TREATMENT. SEVERAL PARTICLES WERE

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