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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220033560036 · 10/27/2003 · Barrick Turquoise Ridge Inc

Details

Degree of injury
PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Backhoe operator, Trackhoe operator, Crane operator
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
CROWBAR,PRY BAR
Nature of injury
HERNIA;RUPTURE
Body part
HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
Days lost
—
Mine experience
0.57 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Placer Dome Ltd
Operator
Barrick Turquoise Ridge Inc
Mine
2601801

Narrative

THE EE WAS ASSISTING THE MECHANIC BY PRYING ON THE STABILIZER BAR OF A CAT 773B HAUL TRUCK. THE STABILIZER BAR HAD COME LOOSE AND WEDGED IN THE REAR END HOUSING. AS HE PRYED, HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS STOMACH. HE DID NOT SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION UNTIL 12-8-03. HE IS SCHEDULED FOR SURGERY ON 12-23-03.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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