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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220241300011 · 05/02/2024 · Nevada Gold Mines LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Drill operator
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
DRILL STEEL (ALL SIZES)
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
4.63 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Barrick Nevada Holding LLC; Newmont USA Limited
Operator
Nevada Gold Mines LLC
Mine
2600550

Narrative

Ee was changing a drill bit. Ee lifted the drill bit out of the bit basket and felt pain in lower back. Seen at ER, diagnosed with a strain and spasm and lumbago. Released to restricted duty that site can accommodate.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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