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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220222840013 · 10/03/2022 · Nevada Gold Mines LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
DOORS,INCL UG VENTILATION
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FOOT(NOT ANKLE/TOE)/TARSUS/METATARSUS
Days lost
9
Mine experience
1.67 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Barrick Nevada Holding LLC; Newmont USA Limited
Operator
Nevada Gold Mines LLC
Mine
2601942

Narrative

Ee removing a door that had glycol behind it. End cap door on the Geho had pressure behind it, and the pressure moved the door off the studs, causing the door to fall on the ee's foot. Seen at ER, diagnosed with fracture. On follow-up with ortho, ee released with restrictions site can accommodate.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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