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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220071240011 · 04/27/2007 · Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Mechanic helper
Activity
Getting on or off equipment
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
UNCLASSIFIED,NOT DETERMED
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Barrick Gold Corp
Operator
Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc
Mine
2601089

Narrative

Mechanic and mechanic helper were removing a plate used to seal the bottom hole of the center gudgeon. Mechanic attempted to support plate with one hand while using a screwdriver to pry loose the plate. The plate came loose, slipped off his hand and struck the mechanic's right hand as he was exiting the carbody.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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