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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220223480014 · 12/03/2022 · Nevada Gold Mines LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Welder (shop)
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
COAL & PETROL PRODUCT,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
UPPER EXTREMITIES, MULTIPLE
Days lost
0
Mine experience
3.46 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Ee was filling propane tanks. Ee accidentally hit the exhaust valve, and liquid propane came out, striking ee on the right hand and wrist. Seen at ER, diagnosed with 2nd degree burns of hand and wrist. Released to modified duty at next scheduled shift.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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