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MACHINERY

220002080027 · 01/10/2000 · Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Fall from ladders
Occupation
Electrician, Lineman
Activity
Electrical maintenance
Injury source
FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
Days lost
—
Mine experience
6.61 years

Operator

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

Narrative

THE EMPLOYEE WAS ON A 6"" LADDER, 2-3' ABOVE THE DECK UNWIRING THE MOTOR ON A RECLAIM PUMP IN PREPARATION FOR REMOVAL AND INSPECTION. THE CHECK VALVE ON A HIGH PRESSURE WATER LINE FAILED RESULT ING IN WATER SPRAYING THE AREA. THE EMPLOYEE WAS STRUCK BY THE PRESSURIZED WATER AND KNOCKED OFF THE LADDER LANDING ON HIS RIGHT BUTTOCK. HE WENT TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM ON 1-14-2000 AND A COUR

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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