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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220200090024 · 12/29/2019 · Nevada Gold Mines LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
6.25 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Barrick Nevada Holding LLC; Newmont USA Limited
Operator
Nevada Gold Mines LLC
Mine
2602689

Narrative

Two employees were changing cutting edges on the 988 surface loader in the east bay of the Pete Bajo surface shop. The new cutting edge was resting on top of the old cutting edge on the floor, supported by a bolt on one side. The cutting edge slid, crushing the ee's left hand. Diagnosed with a fracture to the left tip of the thumb, and laceration. Put on restricted duty.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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