# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220191920010` · 07/06/2019 · Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Miner, Prospector, NEC
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** WRENCH
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FACE,NEC
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 4.08 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Barrick Gold Corp
- **Operator:** Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc
- **Mine:** [2602674](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2602674)
## Narrative

Autoclave operator went to field to change over valves on Geho strainers. A technician was using a wrench on a stuck valve when the valve broke free and threw the wrench, which ricocheted and struck the autoclave operator standing nearby in the face. Fractured nose, facial lacerations, and put off work.

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