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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220030990024 · 03/26/2003 · Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Coal sampler
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
—
Mine experience
23.03 years

Operator

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

Narrative

THE EE WAS OPENING A CAN OF PINEAPPLE WHEN THE LID STUCK. WHEN HE TRIED TO REMOVE THE LID IT CAME SIDEWAYS, CUTTING HIS HAND BETWEEN THE THUMB AND FIRST FINGER. THE CUT IS ABOUT 1 INCH LONG AN D SPREADS TO ABOUT 1/8"". THE EE WAS TAKEN TO THE CLINIC FOR EVALUATION AND TREATMENT. THE LACERATION HAD TO CLOSED WITH STITCHES.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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