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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220050190029 · 01/10/2005 · Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
362
Mine experience
— years

Operator

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

Narrative

EE WAS FILLING THE ACCELERATOR TANK ON THE SHOTCRETE SPRAY TRUCK. EE LOOKED DOWN AND SAW ACCELERANT COMING OUT OF THE VALVE. EE CLOSED TE VALVE BUT THE PLUG WAS NOT PUT BACK IN THE TOP OF THE TANK, THIS CAUSED THE ACCELERANT TO BLOW OUT INTO EE EYES.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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