# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220022130032` · 07/18/2002 · Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Welder (shop)
- **Activity:** Hand tools (powered)
- **Injury source:** ABRAS STONE,WHEEL GRINDER
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 11.92 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Barrick Gold Corp
- **Operator:** Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc
- **Mine:** [2601089](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2601089)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING ON THE BOTTOM RUNG OF A LADDER TO POSITION GRINDER WHILE GRINDING ON THE SHOVEL STICKS. WHILE GRINDING ON THE STICKS, THE LADDER TIPPED CAUSING THE EMPLOYEE TO START TO F ALL. THE GRINDER CAME OFF THE TOP OF THE STICKS,AND THE SPINNING WHEEL HIT HIM IN THE RIGHT KNEE. THE EMPLOYEE WAS TAKEN TO THE NNRH EMERGENCY ROOM FOR EVALUATION AND TREATMENT. HE RECEIVED S

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