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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220001570020 · 05/25/2000 · Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
3
Mine experience
0.96 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Barrick Gold Corp
Operator
Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc
Mine
2601089

Narrative

THE EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING WEAR LINERS IN A FEED CHUTE. AFTER CUTTING A LINER, HE PICKED IT UP (THEY WEIGH APPRXO 35 LBS) AND UPON STANDING FELT SOMETHING IN HIS BACK GAVE OUT.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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