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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220070750012 · 03/08/2007 · Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
FLAME,FIRE,SMOKE,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.31 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Barrick Gold Corp
Operator
Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc
Mine
2602300

Narrative

Fueling small pump engine. Gasoline spilled on hot exhaust, flaring up and burning employee. Blistered hands, reddened neck and face. Eyes okay, wearing safety glasses.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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