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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220070610065 · 02/16/2007 · Barrick Gold U S Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
UPPER ARM/HUMERUS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.08 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Barrick Gold Corp
Operator
Barrick Gold U S Inc
Mine
2601842

Narrative

Mechanic was replacing the fittings on the circle of the 14H blade. After replacing the fittings, he put the line up bar into the hydraulic swivel valve to secure it. The valve slipped off the bar when he attempted to bolt the valve back into place. He reached out to grab the valve to prevent it from falling. The valve landed on the palm of his hand, overextending his arm.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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