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MACHINERY

220132330016 · 08/17/2013 · Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
Occupation
Ledgeman/hand, Quarry man
Activity
Roof bolter, Drilling
Injury source
DRILL STEEL (ALL SIZES)
Nature of injury
DISLOCATION
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
31
Mine experience
1.19 years

Operator

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

Narrative

While changing drill steel, the employee's right hand was caught in the drill steel. Taken to ER where he was diagnosed with dislocation of the 3rd, 4th, and 5th fingers and lacerations to the 3rd and 4th fingers. Stitches required to close the lacerations. Released to restricted duty.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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