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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220053540005 · 12/01/2005 · Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Welding or cutting
Injury source
APPAREL,NEC
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
NECK
Days lost
3
Mine experience
6.44 years

Operator

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

Narrative

The employee was welding on a large project for approximately a week in the same position, and flipping his welding hood up and down. He felt neck pain and sought treatment from Golden Health on 12/09/05. He was diagnosed with 'wry neck' and put off work.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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