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MACHINERY

220120480014 · 01/31/2012 · Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Welding or cutting
Injury source
MOLTEN METAL
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
EAR(S) INTERNAL & HEARING
Days lost
0
Mine experience
20.4 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Barrick Gold Corp
Operator
Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc
Mine
2602246

Narrative

Employee was operating a cutting torch when blowback from the torch caused a piece of slag to enter his left ear. He was seen at Golden Health on 02/08 and referred to a specialist for confirmation of diagnosis. On 02/14 he was seen by Ear Nose and Throat Dr who confirmed a perforated eardrum.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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