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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220230340005 · 01/18/2023 · Nevada Gold Mines LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
BAGS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
198
Mine experience
0.52 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Barrick Nevada Holding LLC; Newmont USA Limited
Operator
Nevada Gold Mines LLC
Mine
2602673

Narrative

Ee reported that EE was filling and lifting bags of floc and heard a pop in EE's back. Statements indicated this may be related to non-occupational shoveling. Seen at clinic where EE reported pain. X-rays negative. Ee released to light duty site can accommodate. After investigation, accepted by workers' comp 2/2/23.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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