IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

Name: IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST at Barrick Turquoise Ridge, Inc.
Start: 05/18/2004

220041460023 · 05/18/2004 · Barrick Turquoise Ridge, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury: DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification: IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
Accident type: Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation: Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity: Welding or cutting
Injury source: FLAME,FIRE,SMOKE,NEC
Nature of injury: BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part: ARM,NEC
Days lost: 5
Mine experience: 0.37 years

Operator

Controller (parent): Placer Dome Ltd
Operator: Barrick Turquoise Ridge, Inc.
Mine: 2602286

Narrative

The ee was on a scissor deck cutting the excess/ tail of a Jenmar bolt. Once it was cut he let it drop. It struck a paint can releasing fumes of the can. The fumes rose and were ignited by the torch he was holding.

Source

Authoritative: MSHA Open Government Data
Machine: JSON-LD · Markdown