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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220243090010 · 10/29/2024 · Nevada Gold Mines LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Miner, Prospector, NEC
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
KNIFE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.9 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Barrick Nevada Holding LLC; Newmont USA Limited
Operator
Nevada Gold Mines LLC
Mine
2602674

Narrative

EE was using a safety knife to cut a piece of hose when the blade broke on the knife, causing the hose to slip and the knife to cut their hand. Seen at health clinic, diagnosed with a laceration that was closed with stitches, and released with restrictions. Working modified duty.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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