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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220013060027 · 10/21/2001 · Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
—
Mine experience
3.63 years

Operator

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

Narrative

THE EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING UNDER A HAUL TRUCK, CHANGING A HOSE. SOME DUST WAS KNOCKED LOOSE AND ENTERED HIS EYES BEHIND HIS SAFETY GLASSES. HIS EYES WERE FLUSHED AND HE WENT HOME FROM NIGHT SH IFT. ON 10-21-01 HE NOTICED HIS EYE WAS STILL IRRIATED. HE WAS TAKEN TO THE E.R. AND A PARTICLE WAS REMOVED FROM THE CORNEA WITH A NEEDLE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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