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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220212780013 · 09/07/2021 · Nevada Gold Mines LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
WHEEL-FROM CAR OR TRUCK
Nature of injury
CONCUSSION-BRAIN,CEREBRAL
Body part
BRAIN
Days lost
19
Mine experience
6.67 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Barrick Nevada Holding LLC; Newmont USA Limited
Operator
Nevada Gold Mines LLC
Mine
2602661

Narrative

Ee was changing a tire on an UG haul truck. The section repair that was installed blew out, causing ee concussion injury to head, ears, torso. Ee was seen at ER, CT negative for acute injury, ee released to full duty. Ee complained of ongoing symptoms that were determined occupational on 10/4/21, and put off work, prompting this report.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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