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MACHINERY

220113470028 · 12/08/2011 · Cortez Joint Venture

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HEAD,NEC
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.54 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Barrick Gold Corp
Operator
Cortez Joint Venture
Mine
2600827

Narrative

Employee was loosening bolt with an impact gun. The bolt came loose, striking the employee above the left eye on the forehead. Seen at ER where stitches were required. Released to full duty.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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