# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220032800021` · 09/22/2003 · Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Miner, NEC
- **Activity:** Roof bolter, Inserting bolt
- **Injury source:** ROOF (ROCK) BOLTS
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FOREARM/ULNAR/RADIUS
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 4.3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Barrick Gold Corp
- **Operator:** Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc
- **Mine:** [2602246](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2602246)
## Narrative

THE EE WAS INSTALLING A STANDARD SWELLEX BOLT. HE WAS GUIDING THE BOLT IN WITH HIS LEFT HAND AND CONTROLLING THE FEED WITH THE PENDANT. THE BOLT HUNG UP, BENT AND SLIPPED OFF THE DRIVER. THE B OLT SNAPPED BACK AND THE BEARING PLATE CUT THE EE S LEFT ARM. THE EE WAS TAKEN TO THE ER. HE HAD SURGERY WHERE THE TENDONS WERE SUTURED AND A FOREIGN BODY REMOVED. HE WAS RELEASED TO RETURN T

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