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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220092250022 · 08/02/2009 · Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
Activity
Getting on or off equipment
Injury source
FIXED LADDERS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
WRIST
Days lost
0
Mine experience
4.29 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee was climbing down the ladder of a water truck when he felt a 'pop' in his left hand/wrist. Seen at ER where xrays were negative for fracture, the hand was splinted and he was placed on restricted duty until seen by an orthopedist. Was released to full duty on 08/04/09.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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