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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220151470033 · 05/01/2015 · Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Drill helper
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
SPACE HEATERS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.02 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Barrick Gold Corp
Operator
Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc
Mine
2602767

Narrative

2 EEs were carrying a heater, load shifted and strained 1 EEs mid-back. WorkCare called, advised self-care. Incident was reported 1 shift after occurrence. 5.8.2015 Dr released EE w/care not to aggravate back due to findings of Xray & MRI as soft tissue injury. 5.11.2015 F/U appt EE was again release care not to aggravate back. F/U on 5.18.2015 EE was given restriction. F/U 6.1.15.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
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