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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220242710021 · 09/20/2024 · Nevada Gold Mines LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
8.46 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Barrick Nevada Holding LLC; Newmont USA Limited
Operator
Nevada Gold Mines LLC
Mine
2600827

Narrative

Ee was changing out cutting edge on a grader. The magnet used to hold the cutting edge in place failed, allowing the cutting edge to slip and fall on the ee's thumb. Seen at ER, diagnosed with a fractured thumb, and referred for surgical consult. Released to restricted duty.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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