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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220191230029 · 04/22/2019 · Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
WRENCH
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
120
Mine experience
0.29 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Ee was removing a pipe plug from a strainer housing using a pipe wrench. When torqueing on the wrench, EE felt a sharp pain in the low back which worsened throughout the day. Seen at the ER, diagnose with a muscle spasm, and put off work.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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