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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220041590125 · 05/29/2004 · Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Stoper miner
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
CHEMICALS,CHEM COMP,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
LOWER EXTREMITIES, MULTIPLE PARTS
Days lost
8
Mine experience
3.31 years

Operator

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

Narrative

WALKING ALONG CRUSTED SLURRY TOWARDS A PLUGGED SUMP, EE'S FEET BROKE THROUGH THE CRUST AND SANK INTO THE WET SLURRY. HE REMOVED HIS BOOTS, RINSED HIS FEET AND SOCKS, PUT HIS BOOTS BACK ON AND CONTINUED TO WORK. HE LATER RINSED HIS BOOTS AGAIN, AND HIS FEET STARTED TO BURN. HOSPITAL DIAG.: 2ND DEG BURNS TO BOTH FEET. RESTR. DUTY 1 WEEK, THEN PUT OFF WORK AS OF 6/4/04.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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