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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220072200012 · 07/24/2007 · Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
BOXES,CRATES,CARTONS
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
6.75 years

Operator

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

Narrative

While pulling a pallet and box off truck, box moved and hit employee's right thumb. Diagnosed with a fracture, placed in a rigid splint and referred to an orthopedist. Will follow up on August 28th with ortho to determine extent of healing and possibility of surgical repair.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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