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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220011340088 · 05/01/2001 · Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Working with chemicals
Injury source
CHEMICALS,CHEM COMP,NEC
Nature of injury
OTHER INJURY,NEC
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
—
Mine experience
1.03 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EE WAS MIXING A BATCH OF COPPER SULFATE & WATER AT THE CIL CIRCUIT. DROPLETS OF THE SOLUTION SPLASHED UP UNDERNEATH HIS GLASSES AND ENTERED HIS LEFT EYE. THE EYE WAS IRRIGATED ON SITE ABOUT 45 MINUTES & HE WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE E.R. WHERE

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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