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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220223080009 · 10/30/2022 · Nevada Gold Mines LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.27 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EE was lifting an impeller that weighed approximately 80 lbs. Within minutes after lifting the impeller, the EE felt pain in lower back. Seen at clinic, diagnosed with a lumbar strain, and released with restrictions the site can accommodate.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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