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Case study · MSHA Record #220102310050

Laborer fatality

August 12, 2010 at 1:15 AM
Meikle Mine · Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc · Eureka County, NV
Investigator narrative
Initial investigation indicates that a 2 ft diameter pipe that carries aggregate to the mine backfill plant broke loose and struck the hoist cage.
Record details
Classification
FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Activity at time
Machine Maintenance
Subunit / location
UNDERGROUND
Underground location
VERTICAL SHAFT
Mining method
Conventional Stoping
Source of injury
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CRUSHING
Body part affected
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Total mining experience
21 years
Experience at this mine
7 years
Experience in this job
7 years
Mine type
Underground
Sector
Metal/Non-Metal
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