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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220133190025 · 11/11/2013 · Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Ledgeman/hand, Quarry man
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
39
Mine experience
1.44 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Ee used his own body to try to push bent handrails back into place. He braced his back against a rail and pushed hard with his feet against the bent handrails. After working remainder of shift, went home, slept, and woke with pain the next day. Seen at clinic, diagnosed with upper back strain, released to restricte duty.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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