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MACHINERY

220012040069 · 07/08/2001 · Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Dryer operator, Kiln operator, Dry plant operator, Fluid operator, Bed dryer operator
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
—
Mine experience
0.78 years

Operator

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

Narrative

THE EE WAS WALKING BY THE SOUTH MILL BALL CHARGING SYSTEM AS STEEL BALLS WERE RELEASED INTO THE FEED CHUTE. HE WAS STRUCK IN THE LEFT EYE BY A FOREIGN BODY AS THE MILL BALLS ROLLED DOWN THE CH UTE. THE EYE WAS FLUSHED WITH WATER. THE EYE CONTINUED TO BOTHER HIM AND ON 7-12 HE WAS TAKEN TO THE ER FOER EVALUATION. HE WAS REFERRED TO A SPECIALIST WHO REMOVED THE PARTICLES FROM HIS EYE

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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