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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220101190020 · 04/20/2010 · 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
Ledgeman/hand, Quarry man
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
3 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Barrick Gold Corp
Operator
Barrick Turquoise Ridge, Inc.
Mine
2602286

Narrative

Employee was uncoiling hoses off the rib when the ventilation from the vent bag blew dust into employee's right eye

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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