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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220123040018 · 10/27/2012 · Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
CROWBAR,PRY BAR
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.29 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Emp was breaking bolt loose with a breaker bar and the bolt broke loose. The bar caught the right thumb and bent it backwards. Seen at the ER, diagnosed with a fracture to the right thumb. Cast at the orthopedist, released to restricted duty.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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