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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220021610094 · 05/24/2002 · 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
Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Set or remove brattice
Injury source
ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
LEG, MULTIPLE PARTS
Days lost
—
Mine experience
1.21 years

Operator

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

Narrative

THE EMPLOYEE AND A COWORKER WERE BUILDING A FILTER WALLIN THE SUMP TO HOLD CEMENT OUT. WHILE THEY WERE IN THE SUMP, WATER AND SLURRY GOT INTO HIS BOOTS AND ON HIS PANTS, CAUSING CHEMICAL BURNS TO BOTH FEET AND LEGS. HE WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE E.R. FOR EVALUATION AND TREATMENT AND GIVEN A LIGHT DUTY RELEASE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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