HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Name: HANDLING OF MATERIALS at Barrick Turquoise Ridge, Inc.
Start: 07/07/2018

220181920005 · 07/07/2018 · Barrick Turquoise Ridge, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury: DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification: HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type: Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation: Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity: Handling supplies or material
Injury source: CHEMICALS,CHEM COMP,NEC
Nature of injury: BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part: CHEST (RIBS/BREAST BONE/CHEST ORGNS)
Days lost: 29
Mine experience: 2.48 years

Operator

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

Narrative

The operator of lube truck 4210 noticed flames on the equipment. Ee activated fire suppression and exited lube truck. The ee then used a fire extinguisher to extinguish the flame. The ee inhaled extinguishing agent. The ee was transported to the hospital and was put off work pending follow-up. On follow-up, ee continued off work.

Source

Authoritative: MSHA Open Government Data
Machine: JSON-LD · Markdown