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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220031820018 · 06/10/2003 · Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
STEPS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
3
Mine experience
4.61 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EE WAS WALKING UP STAIRS WITH HIS TOOL BAG THAT WEIGHED ABOUT 45 PDS. WHEN HE STEPPED UPSTAIRS, PUSHING WITH HIS LEFT LEG HE FELT PAIN IN HIS KNEE. HE WORKED THE REST OF HIS SHIFT, BUT THE NEX T DAY, HE REQUESTED MED TREATMENT & WAS TAKEN TOTHE ER FOR EVALUATION & TREATMENT. HE HAD A F0LLOW UP WITH AN ORTHOPEDIST & WAS DIAGNOSED WITH AMENISCUS TEAR & WAS PLACED ON RESTRICTED DUTY

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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