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220240800013 · 03/13/2024 · Nevada Gold Mines LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
OTHER
Accident type
Bodily reaction, NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
BODILY MOTION
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.63 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Barrick Nevada Holding LLC; Newmont USA Limited
Operator
Nevada Gold Mines LLC
Mine
2601942

Narrative

Ee was walking to the work area when a ""burst of sneezes"" caught EE off guard. EE reports hunching EE's back and pulling a muscle. EE was seen at Golden Valley and diagnosed with a non-occupational back strain. There was no environmental factor or work-related condition identified that caused EE to sneeze. Released with restrictions.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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