# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220232130026` · 07/25/2023 · Nevada Gold Mines LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** FACE,NEC
- **Days lost:** 8
- **Mine experience:** 10.19 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Barrick Nevada Holding LLC; Newmont USA Limited
- **Operator:** Nevada Gold Mines LLC
- **Mine:** [2601942](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2601942)
## Narrative

Ee was working with another ee on a Geho pump. Removing diaphragm door, took last nut off, door popped off, and hot slurry struck the ee in the face. Seen at ER, transported by air to a Medical Center in Vegas for burn consult. Treated and released, able to RTW full duty 8/2 per a Dr. at burn center.

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