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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220102920033 · 10/13/2010 · Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc

Details

Degree of injury
PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
WRENCH
Nature of injury
AMPUTATION OR ENUCLEATION
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
4.67 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Barrick Gold Corp
Operator
Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc
Mine
2602246

Narrative

Employee was working on an emulsion truck. The air acuator was stuck and he hit it with a wrench, causing it to move and pinch his right glove and index finger. He was seen at the ER and referred to an orthopedist. A portion of the bone was removed at the ER, and then more in surgery. He was released to full duty at his next shift on 10/14/2010.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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