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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220141330028 · 05/07/2014 · Barrick Cortez Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
KNIFE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
WRIST
Days lost
3
Mine experience
9.75 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Barrick Gold Corp
Operator
Barrick Cortez Inc.
Mine
2600827

Narrative

Ee was using a hook knife while splicing a conveyor belt on the overland conveyor (OLC #2). The knife came through the belt and made contact with his left wrist, causing a laceration to the left wrist. Ee was wearing PPE, kevlar gloves. Ee was evaluated and stitches were required to close the wound. Referred to an orthopedist for evaluation, appt scheduled for 05/12/14.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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