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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220161370023 · 04/25/2016 · Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
MOVEABLE LADDERS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
200
Mine experience
23 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Barrick Gold Corp
Operator
Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc
Mine
2601089

Narrative

Ee lifted a ladder and was putting it on a cart; ladder shifted forward, ee reached and twisted to maintain control of the ladder and strained back. Saw doctor on 05/02/16 and was put off work pending follow-up, making this reportable. Ee remains off work.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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