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MACHINERY

220120890018 · 03/24/2012 · Barrick Turquoise Ridge, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Rock driller
Activity
Drill face, Rib, Side, Down
Injury source
DRIL-PRCUSV,HRD ROC,JKHMR
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
0
Mine experience
4 years

Operator

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

Narrative

After pulling the core tube, Driller sat down behind control panel and started his rotation when control panel shot up in the air. Quill hose broke and control panel came down on Driller and pinned his leg under the control panel.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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