# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220143160001` · 10/24/2014 · Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Miner, Prospector, NEC
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FOREARM/ULNAR/RADIUS
- **Days lost:** 46
- **Mine experience:** 0.79 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Barrick Gold Corp
- **Operator:** Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc
- **Mine:** [2601089](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2601089)
## Narrative

Injured EE was clearing up the job site & was placing metal refuse into an open trailer when a piece of metal refuse dislodged from the refuse pile, came down & struck EE's left forearm above his glove. His left forearm was lacerated. First aid was administered at the job site & he was transported to the hospital. Prognosis after surgery regaining full use of arm.

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