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HOISTING

220142330027 · 08/15/2014 · Barrick Turquoise Ridge, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
ACCIDENT ONLY
Classification
HOISTING
Accident type
Accident type, without injuries
Occupation
Activity
Injury source
Nature of injury
Body part
Days lost
Mine experience
— years

Operator

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

Narrative

Electrical fault in power transformer used for metering at the TR Sub Station. Started at the transformer and tripped all safeties on main switchgear shutting down power to site. Safety checks were made and determined that it was safe to use generators. Hoisting of men initiated & evacuation complete at 9:37am. Final repairs completed 8/21/14.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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