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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220232720011 · 08/14/2023 · Nevada Gold Mines LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall to lower level, NEC
Occupation
Blaster, Shooter, Shotfirer, Explosive worker, Powder gang/monkey
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
GROUND
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
100
Mine experience
7.56 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Barrick Nevada Holding LLC; Newmont USA Limited
Operator
Nevada Gold Mines LLC
Mine
2600500

Narrative

Ee was walking a drill pattern tying in a control row. Ee fell into a drill hole, and right leg was stuck in the hole up to ee's thigh. Ee was seen on 8/19, diagnosed with a bruise and released to full duty. MRI on 9/18 showed a complex meniscus tear and ee referred to orthopedic surgery, making this reportable.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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