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MACHINERY

220131150003 · 04/15/2013 · Barrick Cortez Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
KILN PROD,INC BLDUP,REMOV
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.04 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Barrick Gold Corp
Operator
Barrick Cortez Inc.
Mine
2600827

Narrative

Employee was water blasting the north scrubber fan ductwork on the 2nd floor of the roaster. He was blasting over his head when a piece of scale fell. The scale struck his right hand causing a laceration between his thumb and index finger and into his palm. The wound required 14 stitches to be closed.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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