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MACHINERY

220181930025 · 07/09/2018 · Barrick Turquoise Ridge, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Grinding
Injury source
ABRAS STONE,WHEEL GRINDER
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
JAW INCLUDE CHIN
Days lost
0
Mine experience
9.04 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Ee was using a hand held grinder when the cutting wheel bound up, causing the grinder to kick back, striking the ee on the chin. Sutures required to close the laceration. Ee released to full duty.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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