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MACHINERY

220170540028 · 02/17/2017 · Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck against a moving object
Occupation
Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
Activity
Grader
Injury source
SURFACE MINING MACHINES
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
9
Mine experience
7.42 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Ee was blading in equipment, hooked a rock with the blade, and was jolted sideways, causing immediate back pain. Seen at ER and put off work for 3 days. On follow-up, off work was extended and physical therapy prescribed.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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