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MACHINERY

220041890026 · 06/22/2004 · Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Ledgeman/hand, Quarry man
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
RBR,GLS,PLSTC,FIBRGLS,FAB
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
9 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Injured employee was chipping shotcrete and fiber out of a hardline. When the tool broke through the clog, employee's right hand followed through to entrance of pipe. Contact with shotcrete, fiber, and pipe caused employee's right little fingernail to dislodge. Complete removal of fingernail was necessary with two sutures in nail bed.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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