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MACHINERY

220172420013 · 08/21/2017 · Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
PUMPS,FANS,COMP,ENG,NEC
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
9.81 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EE was adjusting idle speed on injector pump with the engine running. Left hand was struck by the fan blades. There was a partial amputation of the fatty tissue of the left thumb with no bone involvement, and the left index finger sustained a laceration. Sutures required to close the wound. EE released with restrictions.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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