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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220242400005 · 08/22/2024 · Nevada Gold Mines LLC

Details

Degree of injury
ACCIDENT ONLY
Classification
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Accident type
Accident type, without injuries
Occupation
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Activity
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Injury source
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Nature of injury
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Body part
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Days lost
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Mine experience
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Operator

Controller (parent)
Barrick Nevada Holding LLC; Newmont USA Limited
Operator
Nevada Gold Mines LLC
Mine
2602286

Narrative

On night shift of August 22, 2024 a ground failure was discovered by NGM shifter on the MXD ramp. The dimensions of the failure: 15 ft. w x 12 ft. t x 6 ft. deep and started at the sill and did not quite reach the spring line. A cross-shift blast in the MXD 2853 West induced the failure. The ramp was barricaded and closed down.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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