# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220092510021` · 08/28/2009 · Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Ledgeman/hand, Quarry man
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** DRILL STEEL (ALL SIZES)
- **Nature of injury:** MULTIPLE INJURIES
- **Body part:** LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
- **Days lost:** 41
- **Mine experience:** 6.27 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Barrick Gold Corp
- **Operator:** Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc
- **Mine:** [2602246](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2602246)
## Narrative

Employee was removing a piece of drill steel from a loader bucket.  When he pulled the steel and it came loose, it struck the left side of his left leg below the knee.  The employee was given a brace and released to work.

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