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MACHINERY

220083050022 · 10/28/2008 · Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
HAND TOOLS,POWERED,NEC
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
25
Mine experience
3.38 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee was using a large impact wrench and the weld on the bolt broke, driving the wrench downward, pinning the hand. The right middle and ring fingers were fractured and surgical repair was required.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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