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MACHINERY

220221530014 · 05/25/2022 · Nevada Gold Mines LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Driller, Highwall helper, Highwall drill helper
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
CHAIN,ROPE,CABLE-NT CONVY
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
CHEST (RIBS/BREAST BONE/CHEST ORGNS)
Days lost
272
Mine experience
5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Barrick Nevada Holding LLC; Newmont USA Limited
Operator
Nevada Gold Mines LLC
Mine
2600827

Narrative

When pulling a column pipe to replace a pump. The column pipe failed and fell inside the casing. This resulted in tensioning of the electrical pump cable that was being spooled. The individual was clear of event and went to assist a co-worker and was contacted by the cable coming off the spool. This resulted in abrasion to right side of torso, fractured rib and bruised lung.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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