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MACHINERY

220113500021 · 12/12/2011 · Barrick Gold U S Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
Activity
Bulldozer
Injury source
NOXIOUS MINE GASES,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
CHEST (RIBS/BREAST BONE/CHEST ORGNS)
Days lost
3
Mine experience
1.38 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee was operating a dozer and smelled diesel fumes in the cab. He began getting sick, upset stomach, stomach pain, chest pain and coughing. He was seen at the ER, diagnosed with bronchitis that was exacerbated by inhaling diesel fumes. He was admitted to the hospital for observation for 2 nights. Released on 12/15 to follow up for release to work on 12/19.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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