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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220111710045 · 06/15/2011 · Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Ledgeman/hand, Quarry man
Activity
Inspect equipment or mine
Injury source
CHEMICALS,CHEM COMP,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.02 years

Operator

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

Narrative

IW unhooked a hose from a fire extinguisher. Dry chemical discharged, hitting him in the face and eyes. Diagnosed with burn to left eye, prescribed eye drops, released to full duty.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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