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MACHINERY

220022130031 · 07/18/2002 · Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Miner, NEC
Activity
Cement work, Gunite crew
Injury source
ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
—
Mine experience
12.84 years

Operator

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

Narrative

THE EMPLOYEE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF SPRAYING SHOTCRETE ON A HEADING. THE PUMP PLUGGED AND CAUSED BACK PRESSURE IN THE HOSE. SHOTCRETE SPRAYED OUT OF THE HOSE CLAMP, HITTING EMPLOYEE IN THE FACE BETWEEN HIS GLASSES AND RESPIRTOR, SHOOTING UP INTO THE EYES. HE WAS GIVEN FIRST AID AT THE MINE SITE AND THEN TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL FOR EVALUATION AND TREATMENT. SEVERAL PARTICLES WERE

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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