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MACHINERY

220022130032 · 07/18/2002 · Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Welder (shop)
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
ABRAS STONE,WHEEL GRINDER
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
—
Mine experience
11.92 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING ON THE BOTTOM RUNG OF A LADDER TO POSITION GRINDER WHILE GRINDING ON THE SHOVEL STICKS. WHILE GRINDING ON THE STICKS, THE LADDER TIPPED CAUSING THE EMPLOYEE TO START TO F ALL. THE GRINDER CAME OFF THE TOP OF THE STICKS,AND THE SPINNING WHEEL HIT HIM IN THE RIGHT KNEE. THE EMPLOYEE WAS TAKEN TO THE NNRH EMERGENCY ROOM FOR EVALUATION AND TREATMENT. HE RECEIVED S

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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