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FIRE

220220200003 · 01/10/2022 · Nevada Gold Mines LLC

Details

Degree of injury
ACCIDENT ONLY
Classification
FIRE
Accident type
Accident type, without injuries
Occupation
Activity
Injury source
Nature of injury
Body part
Days lost
Mine experience
— years

Operator

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

Narrative

A Sandvik haul truck operator noticed flames. EE stopped, activated fire suppression, and called MAYDAY. The mine was evacuated, and 9 employees sought refuge in 3 different mine arc refuge chambers. Both MSHA and the State of Nevada were notified. All those in refuge were safely brought to surface. The haul truck has been brought to surface and is still under a K Order.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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