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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220250920025 · 03/27/2025 · Nevada Gold Mines LLC

Details

Degree of injury
PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
Nature of injury
HERNIA;RUPTURE
Body part
HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
5.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Barrick Nevada Holding LLC; Newmont USA Limited
Operator
Nevada Gold Mines LLC
Mine
2600500

Narrative

Ee felt pain on left side of groin after lifting an oxygen bottle on a cutting torch into the back of a pickup truck. Seen at Health, referred to ER for confirmation of hernia. Ultrasound positive for hernia. Referred for surgery. Ee released with restrictions site can offer modified duty for, then termed for cause unrelated to the incident effective 03/31/25.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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