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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220220330013 · 02/01/2022 · Nevada Gold Mines LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
Occupation
Miner, Prospector, NEC
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
HAND TOOLS,NONPOWERED,NEC
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
6.71 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Barrick Nevada Holding LLC; Newmont USA Limited
Operator
Nevada Gold Mines LLC
Mine
2601089

Narrative

Ee was using a post pounder to set ground rod. The post pounder slipped off the top of the rod, smashing finger between the rod tip and post pounder handle. Seen at ER, diagnosed with a fracture to the finger tip, and referred to hand specialist. Ee released to modified duty, no use of the injured finger, pending orthopedic consult. Site can accommodate.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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