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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220001570021 · 05/28/2000 · Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms
Occupation
Miner, NEC
Activity
Climb scaffolds, Ladders
Injury source
MINE FLOOR,BOTTOM,FOOTWAL
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
11
Mine experience
2.05 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Barrick Gold Corp
Operator
Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc
Mine
2602246

Narrative

THE EMPLOYEE WAS RESPONDING TO A PLUGGED CHUTE ALARM. HE TURNED THE AIR CANNON OFF TO WORK ON TEH CHUTE. HE TURNED THE AIR CANNON BACK ON AND TURNED TO STEP OFF THE PLATFORM. HE FELL APPROX 2' FROM THEPLATFORM ONTO HIS LEFT SHOULDER.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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