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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220032410011 · 08/17/2003 · Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall from ladders
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Climb scaffolds, Ladders
Injury source
FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FOOT(NOT ANKLE/TOE)/TARSUS/METATARSUS
Days lost
35
Mine experience
2.01 years

Operator

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

Narrative

TEH EE WAS CLIMBING DOWN THE STEPS OF A 3 FOOT STEP LADDER. HE WAS WEARING A SAFETY HARNESS AND HIS FOOT BECAME CAUGHT IN THE LANYARD LOOP WHEN HE WAS ON THE BOTTOM STEP. THIS CAUSED HIM TO L OSE HIS BALANCE AND HE FELL TO THE SHOP FLOOR. HE SUSTAINED AN INJURY TO HIS LEFT FOOT AND HE WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE ER FOR TREATMENT. HE WAS TAKEN TO SURGERY TO REPAIR THREE FRACTURES OF THE

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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