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MACHINERY

220040370048 · 01/27/2004 · Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Drill face, Rib, Side, Down
Injury source
DRIL-PRCUSV,HRD ROC,JKHMR
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
JAW INCLUDE CHIN
Days lost
—
Mine experience
1.05 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Barrick Gold Corp
Operator
Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc
Mine
2602246

Narrative

THE EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING SPLIT SET BOLTS. AS HE WAS DRIVING A BOLT, THE CHUCK RETAINER BOLT BROKE CAUSING THE BOLT DRIVER TO LEAVE THE DRILL. THE DRIVER HIT THE BACK AND WHEN IT CAME BACK D OWN, IT STRUCK HIS CHIN, CAUSING A LACERATION. HE WAS TAKEN TO THE E.R. FOR EVALUATION AND TREATMENT. THE LACERATION REQUIRED SUTURES TO CLOSE AND HE WAS RELEASED TO FULL DUTY.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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