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MACHINERY

220131920017 · 07/03/2013 · Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Caught in, under or between NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
HAND TOOLS,POWERED,NEC
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
3.33 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Barrick Gold Corp
Operator
Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc
Mine
2601089

Narrative

Employee was using a RAD gun to remove nuts from a tire. His finger was caught between the wheel motor and the RAD gun. Seen at the ER, diagnosed with a fracture to the fingertip, and sutures required to close the wound at the tip of the finger. Released to restricted duty.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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