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MACHINERY

220201480020 · 05/16/2020 · Nevada Gold Mines LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Miner, NEC
Activity
Roof bolter, Inserting bolt
Injury source
ROOF (ROCK) BOLTS
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
2.81 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Barrick Nevada Holding LLC; Newmont USA Limited
Operator
Nevada Gold Mines LLC
Mine
2602246

Narrative

Ee was operating a jackleg bolter. The bolter lost air pressure and lost contact with the bolt. The bolt fell out of the drilled hole and struck the ee's left pinky finger. Diagnosed with a tuft fracture and the laceration required stitches. Released to full duty.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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