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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220231390014 · 05/16/2023 · Nevada Gold Mines LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Quality control technician, Laboratory technician, Laboratory assistant
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
BOXES,CRATES,CARTONS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.33 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Barrick Nevada Holding LLC; Newmont USA Limited
Operator
Nevada Gold Mines LLC
Mine
2602674

Narrative

Ee was lifting boxes of crucibles from a pallet to stacks for weigh-up. Following this task, they reported feeling pain in low back. Seen at clinic, xrays negative for fracture, diagnosed with lumbar strain and sacral/low back pain. Released with restrictions that site can accommodate.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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