# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220041120018` · 04/07/2004 · Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Ledgeman/hand, Quarry man
- **Activity:** Escaping a hazard
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 1.37 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Barrick Gold Corp
- **Operator:** Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc
- **Mine:** [2602246](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2602246)
## Narrative

The employee was hanging a 42"" 90 degree elbow and the elbow twisted and fell.  The employee attempted to get out of the way, but the elbow hit him and his knee was hyperextended.  He was taken to the ER for evaluation and treatment.  He was released to full duty but was refered to a therapist for therapy treatments.

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