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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220033140078 · 11/01/2003 · Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall to the walkway or working surface
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
GROUND
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
ANKLE
Days lost
—
Mine experience
2.69 years

Operator

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

Narrative

THE EMPLOYEE WAS USING A PRY BAR TO ROTATE A WHEEL MOTOR TO BURN OUT A BROKEN STUD. THE PRY BAR SLIPPED AND THE EMPLOYEE FELL. HE REPORTED THE ACCIDENT TO HIS SUPERVISOR, BUT THOUGHT HE HAD ON LY SPRAINED THE ANKLE. WHEN THE ANKLE CONTINUED TO BE PAINFUL, HE SOUGHT EVALUATION FROM A DR ON 11-3-03. X-RAY SHOWED FRACTURE TO FIBULA. HE WAS SENT TO AN ORTHOPEDIST, PLACED IN WALKING BOO

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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