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HOISTING

220120450014 · 02/04/2012 · Barrick Turquoise Ridge, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
ACCIDENT ONLY
Classification
HOISTING
Accident type
Accident type, without injuries
Occupation
Activity
Injury source
Nature of injury
Body part
Days lost
0
Mine experience
— years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Barrick Gold Corp
Operator
Barrick Turquoise Ridge, Inc.
Mine
2602286

Narrative

4701 #1 hoist PLC received an activation signal from the upper track limit switch and the hoist pinion brake set. In troubleshooting why the pinion brake set maintenance found that moisture in the upper track limit switch caused the signal error to be sent to the hoist PLC. The upper track limit switch was dried and cleaned, checked for proper operation and placed back in service.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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