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February 18, 2019 NV · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Barrick Turquoise Ridge, Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE was closing door on Normet mixer. EE's hand was in a pinch point, and when door closed, EE's left hand was caught, causing an open fracture to the middle finger. EE transported to HGH ER where finger was splinted and care was transferred to an orthopedist.

October 9, 2018 NV · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Barrick Turquoise Ridge, Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Ee was working on a truck ramp. The chock slide came down and pinched right third finger between the chock and the beam. Ee seen at a clinic, diagnosed with a fracture to the finger, splinted, and released to full duty.

July 7, 2018 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Barrick Turquoise Ridge, Inc. · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

The operator of lube truck 4210 noticed flames on the equipment. Ee activated fire suppression and exited lube truck. The ee then used a fire extinguisher to extinguish the flame. The ee inhaled extinguishing agent. The ee was transported to the hospital and was put off work pending follow-up. On follow-up, ee continued off work.

April 28, 2018 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Barrick Turquoise Ridge, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Ee was inspecting ee's equipment. The ee was lowering the door on the mixer when ee felt something strike chin resulting in a cut that required 4 stitches. Ee released to full duty.

July 26, 2017 NV · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Barrick Turquoise Ridge, Inc. · Struck by falling object

EE removing jumbo box off bolt, S hook failed crushing the EE's right hand between the bolt and the chain. EE scheduled for surgery on the right ring finger on 7/27/17. EE off work until post-op appointment.

June 27, 2017 NV · Metal/Non-Metal drill helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Barrick Turquoise Ridge, Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While loading the empty core tube into the rod string the employee caught employee's thumb and middle finger of employee's right hand between the spindle bushing and the drill pipe.

May 31, 2017 NV · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Barrick Turquoise Ridge, Inc. · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Ee was filling an accelerator tank when some accelerant splashed up into the ee's left eye. Ee was seen at the ER and diagnosed with an alkaline burn to the eye. Subsequent follow-up with eye doctor continued lost time and prescription meds for the eye.

February 9, 2017 NV · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Barrick Turquoise Ridge, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Ee was open/closing air door, latch came down and hit hand, causing an open fracture to the left hand pinky finger. Ee was transported by light vehicle to Renown in Reno where surgery was required to pin the fracture. Ee unable to return to the mine site until after follow-up on 02/17/17.

December 21, 2016 NV · Metal/Non-Metal carpenter HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Barrick Turquoise Ridge, Inc. · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE pouring concrete had build up in line, when line cleared EE received concrete to the face/eyes resulting in concrete burns to the eyes.

September 10, 2016 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Barrick Turquoise Ridge, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Ee was lifting a 75 lb pump into a tractor, felt a pop and pull in the low back, and had immediate pain. EE was seen at the ER, diagnosed with a lower back strain, and released to modified duty. At follow-up on 09/14/16, EE was released to full duty.

April 15, 2016 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Barrick Turquoise Ridge, Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Ee was loading a cylinder on the bottom deck and slipped, pinching EE's fingers under the cylinder. Seen at the clinic and diagnosed with a small tuft fracture. Stitches required to close the wound. Released to full duty.

February 5, 2016 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Barrick Turquoise Ridge, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee bent over into a parts bin to get a pin and when EE picked it up to stand, strained a muscle in mid back.

January 9, 2016 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Barrick Turquoise Ridge, Inc. · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Ee was attempting to free a pipe elbow from dried cement. EE bent over and twisted and felt a twinge in EE's back. EE was seen at the ER, diagnosed with sciatica, and released to full duty. On follow up on 01/12/16, EE was released with restrictions.

September 4, 2015 NV · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Barrick Turquoise Ridge, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Ee was hanging utilities. Chain got caught on scissor lift, snapped loose, striking ee in face, cutting upper lip. Seen at ER and stitches were required to close the wound. Ee released to full duty.

January 22, 2015 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Barrick Turquoise Ridge, Inc. · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Ee was filling re-mix when shotcrete dust fell from above and he breathed in the dust. He was seen on the date of exposure and released to full duty. His condition worsened, he experienced shortness of breath and coughing, and he was seen 03/23/15 and put off work. He is being tested for reactive airway disease due to the chemical exposure.

October 23, 2014 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Barrick Turquoise Ridge, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Ee was adjusting the tools on his mine belt. His utility knife blade was extended and he cut his right hand between the thumb and index finger. Taken to a medical provider and the wound was stapled. Ee released to full duty.

October 18, 2014 NV · Metal/Non-Metal rock driller HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Barrick Turquoise Ridge, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was loading core bags onto step of the tractor, when he felt a pain in his abdominal area. Work Care was contacted, and told the employee he could return to normal work duties. *Didn't become reportable until EE started missing for surgery on 1/20/2015.

September 13, 2014 NV · Metal/Non-Metal driller operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Barrick Turquoise Ridge, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Ee climbing a jumbo to speak with operator, he placed his hand on the canopy slide and his finger went into the hole where the pin goes. The operator put the canopy down and it sheared the tip of the ee's left middle finger off. No fracture or bone involved, just the pad of the fingertip. Ee put on restricted duty.

August 17, 2013 NV · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Barrick Turquoise Ridge, Inc. · Struck by falling object

Employee was moving a jackleg drill and dropped it on his foot. He was seen at the ER, diagnosed with a contusion to the foot and released to restricted duty. Upon follow up on 08/28/13, he was released to full duty.

May 29, 2013 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Barrick Turquoise Ridge, Inc. · Struck by flying object

Working in underground, dirt came up vent raise and went under employee's safety glasses. Went to eye doctor next day, prescribed anti-inflammatory eye drops, released to full duty.

May 9, 2013 NV · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Barrick Turquoise Ridge, Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While attempting to assist the loading of 4 X 8 Doka forms the employee placed his hand near the form to free it. His finger was pinched between the two forms and required sutures.

November 10, 2012 NV · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Barrick Turquoise Ridge, Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee received a crush fracture to his right middle finger while loading a Jackleg. Finger was smashed against the side of the basket on the back of the tractor.

October 29, 2012 NV · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Barrick Turquoise Ridge, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Helper was changing out a ceramic pump liner. In the process of removing the liner, the liner shattered in the Helper's hand and the pieces when through his glove and cut his thumb.

August 15, 2012 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Barrick Turquoise Ridge, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner was getting off haul truck, put weight on left leg and felt/heard a pop. Miner thought it was ok so she got in haul truck and tried to apply brake but was unable to. Miner just returned to work from personal injury to same leg. Workman's Comp was pending due to previous injury and has stated to report it as Restricted Duty Injury due to Strain/Sprain of left knee.

August 4, 2012 NV · Metal/Non-Metal drill helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Barrick Turquoise Ridge, Inc. · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Helper was moving the tongs from the deck to the black bin. He closed the tongs for storage when his finger was pinched latching the tongs closed.

April 30, 2012 NV · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Barrick Turquoise Ridge, Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee sprained right thumb while unloading hardline out of bottom deck of cage, lip of hardline got caught up on edge of shaft collar twisting employee's thumb.

April 20, 2012 NV · Metal/Non-Metal drill helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Barrick Turquoise Ridge, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The crew was in the process of setting core casing. The Helper was on the pipe truck. They were on the last row of pipe on the truck. The Helper lifted a joint of pipe to "break" the row. He lifted the pipe and when he let go he dropped it on the side of his right foot.

April 3, 2012 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Barrick Turquoise Ridge, Inc. · Struck by flying object

Employee was washing out bolt hole for mixer and had some water and material come back into his right eye. Foreign material was removed from his eye and employee returned back to full duty.

January 10, 2012 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Barrick Turquoise Ridge, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee notified his supervisor on 1/15/2012 of pain in his forearm that began on 1/10/12 and progressively got worse. Seen by physician on 1/15/2012.

February 3, 2011 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Barrick Turquoise Ridge, Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Cleaning up old maintenance shop, removing unused sling tool box. When moving tool box, lid closed on left hand, resulting in a fracture to the left middle finger. Employee returned to work next scheduled shift.

December 15, 2010 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Barrick Turquoise Ridge, Inc. · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Handling portable M-12 Wilden Water Pump. Employee caught right little pinky finger between pump and tractor seat causing fracture to finger.

May 1, 2010 NV · Metal/Non-Metal drill helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Barrick Turquoise Ridge, Inc. · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Reaching to move hydraulic hose to check for a leak. Cut finger tip on frayed wire from hydraulic hose.

April 14, 2009 NV · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Barrick Turquoise Ridge, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Pulling sample bags(35 pounds), bent down to pick up bags stood up and felt a pop which caused injury strain.

September 29, 2007 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Barrick Turquoise Ridge, Inc. · Struck by flying object

The employee was picking up wood debris and placing it in a roll off dumpster and the wind blew a piece of debris back in his eye. He was wearing safety glasses at the time.

September 21, 2007 NV · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Barrick Turquoise Ridge, Inc. · Struck by falling object

Miner was inserting mickey and plate in back when mickey fell striking him on right forearm requiring stitches.

September 17, 2007 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Barrick Turquoise Ridge, Inc. · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Emp caught right index finger between door/grab handle of 31 ton truck tearing off fingernail requiring stitches.

June 1, 2007 NV · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Barrick Turquoise Ridge, Inc. · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner smashed/fractured top of middle finger on left hand while moving Jackleg @ heading 3228.

May 1, 2007 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Barrick Turquoise Ridge, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Mechanic felt a pop on left side of groin while rocking to line up splines putting brake assembly together.

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