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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220182180013 · 07/31/2018 · Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Ball/Rod/Pebble/Hand/Limestone/Dry mill operator, Roller operator
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.73 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Barrick Gold Corp
Operator
Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc
Mine
2602674

Narrative

EE was shoveling out a conveyor drop chute when they bumped their arm on a railing, dislodging some fine dust/lime, which blew into their eye. Seen at the ER and diagnosed with a corneal abrasion. Follow-up with eye doctor diagnosed inflammation and irritation, prescription eye drops given. Released to full duty.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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