# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220151620005` · 05/22/2015 · Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Hand tools (powered)
- **Injury source:** HAND TOOLS,POWERED,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 7 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Barrick Gold Corp
- **Operator:** Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc
- **Mine:** [2602674](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2602674)
## Narrative

EE was demolishing brick from wall of horizontal vessel using a rivet buster. Two bricks dislodged from wall sliding down radius of vessel hitting EE's foot and knocking him off balance. EE let go of rivet buster with left hand to regain balance. Rivet buster came down on EE left index finger.  EE received 15 stitches and tetanus shot. EE returned to work on light duty.  

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