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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220072710010 · 09/13/2007 · Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Quality control technician, Laboratory technician, Laboratory assistant
Activity
Move power cable
Injury source
CONDCTR,ELCT,CBL,TROL POL
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.19 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee was lifting a 3/4 inch cable overhead and felt pain in her left shoulder. It continued to be painful and she became unable to lift anything with her left arm. Diagnostic testing (MRI) confirmed on 09/26/07 there was a small tendon tear. Employee released to sedentary duty.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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