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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220033140077 · 09/03/2003 · Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
HAND TOOLS,NONPOWERED,NEC
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
6
Mine experience
1.03 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EE WAS LOOSENING A BOLT WHILE CHANGING A STRIKERBAR ON A BOLTER. HE STATED THAT IT TOOK ALL HE HAD TO LOOSEN THE BOLT, AND THAT WHEN IT BROKE LOOSE HE FELT A SHARP PAIN IN HIS SHOULDER. HE REP ORTED THE INCIDENT TO HIS SUPERVISOR.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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