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HANDLING OF MATERIALS
220072820008 · 09/29/2007 · Barrick Turquoise Ridge, Inc.
Details
Degree of injury NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type Struck by flying object
Occupation Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity Handling supplies or material
Injury source PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury DUST IN EYES
Body part EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost 0
Mine experience 0.15 years
Operator
Controller (parent) Barrick Gold Corp
Operator Barrick Turquoise Ridge, Inc.
Mine 2602286
Narrative The employee was picking up wood debris and placing it in a roll off dumpster and the wind blew a piece of debris back in his eye. He was wearing safety glasses at the time.
Source
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