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MACHINERY

220240050009 · 12/24/2023 · Nevada Gold Mines LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hoist
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
MULTIPLE INJURIES
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
207
Mine experience
5.79 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Barrick Nevada Holding LLC; Newmont USA Limited
Operator
Nevada Gold Mines LLC
Mine
2602573

Narrative

EE using 1.5 ton crane moving motor. The motor was on the manual crane approximately 4"" from the cat walk, and the hoist system failed, and the motor fell, striking the EE on the head/shoulder/back. Seen at ER, diagnosed with compression fracture to spine, laceration/soft tissue injury to right leg. EE put off work, non-weight bearing.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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