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MACHINERY

220001680026 · 06/05/2000 · Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
HAND TOOLS,POWERED,NEC
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
—
Mine experience
0.32 years

Operator

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

Narrative

THE EMPLOYEE WAS TIGHTENING THE REAR LUGS OF A TIRE ON A 190 TON HAUL TRUCK WITH AN IMPACT GUN. HE WAS WORKING FROM A PORTABLE STAIR. HE STATES THAT HE TWISTED AND REACHED WITH THE GUN. WHICH WEIGHS APPROX 34 LBS. HE CONTINUED TO HAVE SOME DISCOMFORT.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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