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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220230810004 · 03/12/2023 · Nevada Gold Mines LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Haul/Off road/Coal/Ore/Pit/Quarry/Rock/Rubber tire truck driver, Transportation truck driver
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.12 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Barrick Nevada Holding LLC; Newmont USA Limited
Operator
Nevada Gold Mines LLC
Mine
2600062

Narrative

Ee was opening cab door on equipment. EE had to push hard on the button, and EE's thumb slipped, jamming against the door with force. Ee reports feeling pop in EE's thumb. Seen at clinic, diagnosed with a flexor tendon injury to right thumb, released to restricted duty.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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