Warehouseman fatality at Goldstrike Mine (Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc), NV, November 19, 2003

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On November 19, 2003, a warehouseman was fatally injured at Goldstrike Mine (Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc), NV.

Goldstrike Mine · Surface · Metal/Non-Metal

Operator: Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc (Barrick Gold Corp)

Eureka County, NV

Classification OTHER

Type Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

Investigator narrative

THE EMPLOYEE WAS ENGULFED BY HOT CALCINE FROM THE NORTH ROASTER, THEN FELL APPROXIMATELY 30 FEET TO CONCRETE FLOOR. HE WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE E.R. WHERE HE WAS PRONOUNCED DEAD.

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Mill Equipment
Subunit / location: MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT
Accident type: Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms
Source of injury: FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
Nature of injury: MULTIPLE INJURIES
Body part affected: MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Total mining experience: 13 years
Experience at this mine: 3 years
Experience in this job: 0 years
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220033390034 · Mine ID 2601089 Trainer view →