# STRIKING OR BUMPING
> MSHA accident `220241920006` · 07/04/2024 · Nevada Gold Mines LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** STRIKING OR BUMPING
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Steel worker, Iron metal worker, Iron worker
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** THIGH/FEMUR
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 1.04 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Barrick Nevada Holding LLC; Newmont USA Limited
- **Operator:** Nevada Gold Mines LLC
- **Mine:** [2602678](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2602678)
## Narrative

During the demolition and removal of 30"" HDPE piping, IE utilized a Sawzall hand tool to cut piping. The Sawzall blade broke and became lodged in the pipe. IE was not aware that the broken blade was protruding from the pipe and rose from EE's position. As EE rose, EE's thigh above EE's left knee came into contact with the broken blade, causing a laceration.

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