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MACHINERY

220172860006 · 10/03/2017 · Barrick Turquoise Ridge, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Roof bolter, NEC
Injury source
NOXIOUS MINE GASES,NEC
Nature of injury
POISONING,SYSTEMIC
Body part
BODY SYSTEMS
Days lost
8
Mine experience
10.6 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Barrick Gold Corp
Operator
Barrick Turquoise Ridge, Inc.
Mine
2602286

Narrative

Ee was operating a bolter. A/C unit not operating so ee had it fixed. EE felt nauseous with headache and tingling fingers. Taken to surface and given oxygen. CO finger reading higher than normal. Ee returned to work after O2 given. Seen later that day at clinic, where EE had denied ongoing symptoms. Released to full duty. Subsequent visit resulted in ee off work pending testing.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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