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MACHINERY

220111800024 · 06/24/2011 · Barrick Gold U S Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Drill operator
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
5.83 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Barrick Gold Corp
Operator
Barrick Gold U S Inc
Mine
2601842

Narrative

IW was using air to clean steel cup on blast hole drill. The cup pressured up and released air, expelling fine sand, gravel and oil. IW was peppered by debris. He was examined at he ER and given one week of physical therapy to assist in removing debris from his left arm. Released to full duty.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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