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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220082120022 · 07/25/2008 · Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
WRENCH
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
ARM,NEC
Days lost
2
Mine experience
0.54 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee was using a wrench to remove a u-joint from a lube truck. He exerted great force on the wrench and strained his right arm. He was seen at the ER, diagnosed with a strain and placed on restricted duty.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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