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MACHINERY

220123450025 · 11/28/2012 · Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Ledgeman/hand, Quarry man
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
HAND TOOLS,POWERED,NEC
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
29
Mine experience
1.63 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee was putting bolts in drill holes using a hand drill and impact gun. After the 3rd bolt he felt pain in his upper back. He was seen at the ER and diagnosed with a muscle strain. He subsequently was lost time.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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