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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220132320016 · 08/07/2013 · Barrick Turquoise Ridge, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Ledgeman/hand, Quarry man
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
44
Mine experience
0.08 years

Operator

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

Narrative

While tying in a loaded round, a rock fell and struck the employee. He was taken to the ER where he was diagnosed with a broken right leg and sternum. Put completely off work and referred to an orthopedic surgeon.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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