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FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS

220152530001 · 09/03/2015 · Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Safety director
Activity
Supervise
Injury source
ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee looked up into a vessel that was being cleaned to check on personnel when he heard a noise that didn't sound right. When he looked up into the vessel he got sulfur dust in his eyes. He did have face shield and safety glasses on. Flushed eyes and went to clinic after shift for irritation. Diagnosed with conjunctivitis. Given an antibiotic and steroid drops.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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