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FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL

220152810030 · 10/05/2015 · Barrick Turquoise Ridge, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
ACCIDENT ONLY
Classification
FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
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

While inspecting the SRM 3374, a miner came across a ground failure. Upon initial inspection, it could be seen that a large slab of rock failed, several feet below the springline, along the right rib of the drift. In addition, a large amount of unconsolidated material fell out as well.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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