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HOISTING

220180730008 · 03/02/2018 · Barrick Turquoise Ridge, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
ACCIDENT ONLY
Classification
HOISTING
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

An electrical power bump shut off fans supplying air to underground. The mine was evacuated. After the power was restored, the electricians were in the process of resetting all power. It was discovered that the clutch system for the #1 hoist was partially clutched-out. The electricians were able to reset the system and restore functionality to the hoist at 06:00 AM.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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