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MACHINERY

220132420009 · 08/28/2013 · Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Grinding
Injury source
ABRAS STONE,WHEEL GRINDER
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
LEG, NEC
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.67 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Barrick Gold Corp
Operator
Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc
Mine
2602674

Narrative

Employee was using a grinder when it ""jumped"" and hit the injured worker on the front of his left leg causing a laceration. He was seen at the ER, where the wound was examined and sutures were required. Released to full duty.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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