# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220030990024` · 03/26/2003 · Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Coal sampler
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 23.03 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Barrick Gold Corp
- **Operator:** Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc
- **Mine:** [2601089](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2601089)
## Narrative

THE EE WAS OPENING A CAN OF PINEAPPLE WHEN THE LID STUCK. WHEN HE TRIED TO REMOVE THE LID IT CAME SIDEWAYS, CUTTING HIS HAND BETWEEN THE THUMB AND FIRST FINGER. THE CUT IS ABOUT 1 INCH LONG AN D SPREADS TO ABOUT 1/8"". THE EE WAS TAKEN TO THE CLINIC FOR EVALUATION AND TREATMENT. THE LACERATION HAD TO CLOSED WITH STITCHES.

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